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Norison Family History

Norison 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: Nerison, Morison, Norton, Forson, Dorion, Corson, Norin, Larison

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Where is the Norison family from?

You can see how Norison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Norison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Norison family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norison's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Norison families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norison 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 83 census records available for the last name Norison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norison 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Norison. 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 6 military records available for the last name Norison. For the veterans among your Norison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norison lifespan?

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