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Norkis Family History

Norkis 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: Norris, Norkus, Boris, Morris, Doris, Norrie, Moris, Forkin, Nobis

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Where is the Norkis family from?

You can see how Norkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norkis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Norkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Norkis family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Norkis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Norkis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norkis 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 Norkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Delivery Wk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norkis. 50% of Norkis men worked as a Delivery Wk.

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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

  • Delivery Wk
    50%
  • Molder
    50%

What Norkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Norkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norkis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Norkis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Norkis. For the veterans among your Norkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norkis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Norkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norkis in 1977 was 62, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norkis 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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