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Norence Family History

Norence 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: Lorence, Florence, Torrence, Morency, Lorenc, Dolence, Ference, Noren

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Where is the Norence family from?

You can see how Norence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norence family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Norence families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Norence's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Norence families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Norence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norence 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Norence. 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 1 military records available for the last name Norence. For the veterans among your Norence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norence lifespan?

Average Norence life expectancy in 1996 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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