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Norcross Family History

Norcross Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Norcross in Carleton Lancashire. The placename derives from Middle English north ‘northern north’ + cros ‘cross’.

In Old English, north refers to the northern direction, indicating a geographical aspect of the area.

The term cros originates from Old Norse kross and late Old English cros, further contributing to the place's nomenclature.

Overall, the name Norcross reflects the historical significance of the region in Lancashire.

This name likely indicates a location where roads crossed in the north of the area, highlighting its strategic importance.

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


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Where is the Norcross family from?

You can see how Norcross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norcross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norcross families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 251 Norcross families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Norcross's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Norcross families in 1891.
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What did your Norcross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norcross. 20% of Norcross men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 76% of Norcross women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norcross were Colliery Surface Labourer and Unpaid House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%
  • Bank Clerk
    8%
  • Colliery Surface Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Norcross. 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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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Norcross. For the veterans among your Norcross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norcross lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Norcross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norcross in 1952 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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