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Norkum Family History

Norkum 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: Norum, Forkum, Norkus, Corkum, Borum, Narum, Orum, Sorum, Kortum

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Norkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norkum 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Norkum. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Norkum. For the veterans among your Norkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norkum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1965, in the United States, Norkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Norkum in 1964 was 46, and 79 in 1965.

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