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Norney Family History

Norney 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: Torney, Dorney, Corney, Horney, Forney, Gorney, Nerney, Nooney

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Where is the Norney family from?

You can see how Norney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Norney family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Norney's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Norney families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Norney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norney 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Norney. 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 37 military records available for the last name Norney. For the veterans among your Norney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norney lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Norney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Norney in 1978 was 74, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norney 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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