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Norcia Family History

Norcia Surname Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from Norcia in Perugia province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Norcia family from?

You can see how Norcia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norcia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Norcia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Norcia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Norcia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norcia families in 1891.
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What did your Norcia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norcia. 39% of Norcia men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Norcia women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norcia were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    39%
  • Plasterer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norcia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norcia 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Norcia. 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 268 military records available for the last name Norcia. For the veterans among your Norcia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norcia lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Norcia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Norcia in 1950 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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