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Norborg Family History

Norborg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Torborg, Norberg, Forberg, Nyborg, Norbury, Nordberg, Norford, Sorbo

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Where is the Norborg family from?

You can see how Norborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norborg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Norborg families living in Kansas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Norborg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Norborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norborg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Norborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norborg. 100% of Norborg men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Norborg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Norborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norborg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Norborg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Norborg. For the veterans among your Norborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norborg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Norborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Norborg in 1964 was 78, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norborg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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