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Norge Family History

Norge 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: Sorge, Forge, Borge, Nore, Lorge, Jorge, George, Dore, Noble, Loge

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Where is the Norge family from?

You can see how Norge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Norge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Norge family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norge's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Norge families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Norge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norge 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Norge. 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 17 military records available for the last name Norge. For the veterans among your Norge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norge lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Norge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Norge in 1951 was 41, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norge 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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