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Normandy Family History

Normandy Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Normandy in northern France. This surname is now rare in Britain. Americanized form of French Normandin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Normandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Normandy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Normandy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Normandy families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Normandy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Normandy families in 1891.
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What did your Normandy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Normandy. 100% of Normandy women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Normandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Normandy 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Normandy. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Normandy. For the veterans among your Normandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Normandy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Normandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Normandy in 1953 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Normandy 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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