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Norkett Family History

Norkett Surname Meaning

see Northcott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Norkett family from?

You can see how Norkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Norkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Norkett families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Norkett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norkett families in 1891.
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What did your Norkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norkett. 60% of Norkett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Norkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norkett were Carpenter and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Old Age Pension
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Norkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norkett 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Norkett. 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 347 military records available for the last name Norkett. For the veterans among your Norkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norkett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Norkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Norkett in 1962 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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