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Norquay Family History

Norquay Surname Meaning

see Norquoy.

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


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Where is the Norquay family from?

You can see how Norquay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norquay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norquay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Norquay families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norquay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Norquay families in 1891.
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What did your Norquay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norquay. 42% of Norquay men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

What Norquay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Norquay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norquay 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Norquay. 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 276 military records available for the last name Norquay. For the veterans among your Norquay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norquay lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Norquay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Norquay in 1953 was 54, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norquay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norquay 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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