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Noreck Family History

Noreck 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: Norbeck, Nock, Borek, Bobeck, Reck, Borck, Boeck, Nore, Norrick

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Where is the Noreck family from?

You can see how Noreck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noreck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Noreck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Noreck families living in Devon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Noreck's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Noreck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noreck 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 Noreck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noreck. 43% of Noreck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Noreck women worked as a Sales Girl.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Core Maker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    100%

What Noreck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Noreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noreck 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Noreck. 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 66 military records available for the last name Noreck. For the veterans among your Noreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noreck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Noreck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Noreck in 1959 was 39, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noreck 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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