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Norcom Family History

Norcom 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: Morcom, Norton, Norrod, Norum, Porco, Larcom, Borom, Newcom, Norcia

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Where is the Norcom family from?

You can see how Norcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norcom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Norcom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Norcom families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Norcom's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Norcom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norcom 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 Norcom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norcom. 45% of Norcom men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Norcom women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Norcom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norcom 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Norcom. 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 291 military records available for the last name Norcom. For the veterans among your Norcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norcom lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Norcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Norcom in 1960 was 53, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norcom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norcom 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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