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Noreiga Family History

Noreiga 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: Noreika, Moreira, Nobrega, Norcia, Noriega, Nobriga, Cortina, Norris

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Where is the Noreiga family from?

You can see how Noreiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noreiga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noreiga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Noreiga families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Noreiga's in USA. California had the highest population of Noreiga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noreiga 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 Noreiga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noreiga. 100% of Noreiga men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Noreiga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Noreiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noreiga 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Noreiga. 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 28 military records available for the last name Noreiga. For the veterans among your Noreiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noreiga lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Noreiga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Noreiga in 1968 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Noreiga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noreiga 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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