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Norma Family History

Norma 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: Norman, Nora, Torma, Mora, Notman, Gorman, North, Bora, Forman

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Where is the Norma family from?

You can see how Norma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Norma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Norma families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Norma's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Norma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norma 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 Norma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norma. 66% of Norma men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Norma women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norma were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    66%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Norma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norma 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Norma. 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 112 military records available for the last name Norma. For the veterans among your Norma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norma lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Norma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Norma in 1980 was 81, and 43 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norma 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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