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Normanton Family History

Normanton Surname Meaning

see Normington.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Normanton family from?

You can see how Normanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Normanton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Normanton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 331 Normanton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Normanton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Normanton families in 1891.
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What did your Normanton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Normanton. 43% of Normanton men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Normanton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Normanton were Clerk and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Stone Mason
    15%
  • Wood Machinist
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Normanton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Normanton 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Normanton. 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 290 military records available for the last name Normanton. For the veterans among your Normanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Normanton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Normanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Normanton in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 1984.

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