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Norce Family History

Norce 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: Force, Nore, Sorce, Noce, Noyce, Vorce, Noice, Dore, Noble, Torre

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Where is the Norce family from?

You can see how Norce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norce family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Norce families living in Alberta. This was about 58% of all the recorded Norce's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Norce families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norce 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 Norce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norce. 43% of Norce men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Norce women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norce were Laborer and Beautician.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Electrician
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Beautician
    25%

What Norce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Norce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norce 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Norce. 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 26 military records available for the last name Norce. For the veterans among your Norce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norce lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Norce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Norce in 1967 was 75, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norce 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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