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Norkaitis Family History

Norkaitis 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: Moraitis, Laukaitis, Jonaitis, Politis, Norris, Kairis, Arvanitis

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Where is the Norkaitis family from?

You can see how Norkaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norkaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Norkaitis families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norkaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norkaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norkaitis 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 Norkaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norkaitis. 60% of Norkaitis men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Track Layer
    40%

What Norkaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Norkaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norkaitis 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Norkaitis. 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 33 military records available for the last name Norkaitis. For the veterans among your Norkaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norkaitis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Norkaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Norkaitis in 1961 was 34, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norkaitis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norkaitis 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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