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Norr Family History

Norr Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from norr ‘north’ or a habitational name from a placename containing this word.

German (Nörr): variant of Nöhr (see Nohr).

German: probably also a habitational name from Nohra in Thuringia, a variant of Nohr.

Americanized form of German Narr.

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


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Where is the Norr family from?

You can see how Norr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Norr families living in Herefordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Norr's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Norr families in 1891.
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What did your Norr ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norr 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Norr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Norr. For the veterans among your Norr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norr lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Norr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Norr in 1954 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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