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Norkin Family History

Norkin 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: Forkin, Nordin, Norlin, Orkin, Norin, Sorkin, Norman, Norden, Norris

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Where is the Norkin family from?

You can see how Norkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Norkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Norkin families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Norkin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Norkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norkin 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 Norkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norkin. 34% of Norkin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Norkin women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    23%
  • Shop Boy
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Norkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Norkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norkin 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Norkin. 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 117 military records available for the last name Norkin. For the veterans among your Norkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Norkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Norkin in 1965 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norkin 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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