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Norfor Family History

Norfor 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: Norford, Norton, Noor, Norder, Norrod, Norfolk, Morford, Norr, Borror

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Where is the Norfor family from?

You can see how Norfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norfor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Norfor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 2 Norfor families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Norfor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norfor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norfor 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 Norfor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norfor. 100% of Norfor women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Norfor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Norfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norfor 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Norfor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Norfor. For the veterans among your Norfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norfor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Norfor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norfor in 1973 was 23, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norfor 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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