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Noroy Family History

Noroy 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: Norby, Troy, Boros, North, Noon, Nord, Moron, Leroy, Roy, Toro

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Where is the Noroy family from?

You can see how Noroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noroy family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Noroy families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Noroy families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Noroy's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Noroy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noroy 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 37 census records available for the last name Noroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noroy 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Noroy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Noroy. For the veterans among your Noroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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