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Norquoy Family History

Norquoy Surname Meaning

from Northquoy in Deerness (Orkney). The place-name appears to be derived from Old Scandinavian norð ‘north northern’.

+ Old Scandinavian kvī ‘fold enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Norquoy family from?

You can see how Norquoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norquoy family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Norquoy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 34 Norquoy families living in Orkney. This was about 97% of all the recorded Norquoy's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Norquoy families in 1851.
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What did your Norquoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norquoy. 100% of Norquoy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Norquoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norquoy 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Norquoy. 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 51 military records available for the last name Norquoy. For the veterans among your Norquoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norquoy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Norquoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Norquoy in 1978 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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