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Noris Family History

Noris Surname Meaning

Italian (Lombardy): patronymic from the personal name Noro (see Nori). It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the sense ‘belonging to of’ in this case ‘member of the Nori family’.

English: variant of Norris.

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably of Italian origin (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Noris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Noris families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Noris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Noris families in 1891.
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What did your Noris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayers and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Noris. 100% of Noris men worked as a Bricklayers and 100% of Noris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayers
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Noris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noris 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Noris. 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 968 military records available for the last name Noris. For the veterans among your Noris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noris lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Noris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Noris in 1961 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noris 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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