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Norona Family History

Norona Surname Meaning

Spanish (Noroña): altered form of Asturian-Leonese Noreña (see Norena).

The surname Noroña is virtually non-existing in Spain.

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


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Where is the Norona family from?

You can see how Norona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norona family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Norona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Norona families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norona's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Norona families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norona. 100% of Norona men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Norona women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Norona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norona 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Norona. 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 65 military records available for the last name Norona. For the veterans among your Norona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norona lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Norona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Norona in 1964 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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