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Norko Family History

Norko 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: Nork, Dorko, Nosko, York, Sorbo, North, Orio, Nord, Torno, Toro

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Where is the Norko family from?

You can see how Norko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Norko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Norko families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Norko's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norko 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 Norko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norko. 75% of Norko 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
    75%
  • Assembler
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

What Norko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Norko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norko 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Norko. 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 215 military records available for the last name Norko. For the veterans among your Norko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norko lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Norko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Norko in 1957 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norko 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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