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Norrad Family History

Norrad 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: Norrod, Norred, Norrid, Norman, Konrad, Nord, Norris, Borra, Porras

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Where is the Norrad family from?

You can see how Norrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norrad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Norrad families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Norrad's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Norrad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norrad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norrad. 64% of Norrad 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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

What Norrad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Norrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrad 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Norrad. 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 9 military records available for the last name Norrad. For the veterans among your Norrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Norrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Norrad in 1968 was 91, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrad 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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