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Norow Family History

Norow 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: Borow, Dorow, Boros, North, Brow, Noon, Nord, Moron, Trow, Toro

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Where is the Norow family from?

You can see how Norow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norow families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Norow families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Norow families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Norow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Norow. 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 military records available for the last name Norow. For the veterans among your Norow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norow lifespan?

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