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Norres Family History

Norres 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: Norris, Torres, Norred, Forrest, Torre, Morris, Forbes, Norden

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Where is the Norres family from?

You can see how Norres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norres families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Norres families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Norres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Norres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norres. 23% of Norres men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Norres women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norres were Painter and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norres 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Norres. 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 111 military records available for the last name Norres. For the veterans among your Norres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norres lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Norres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Norres in 1968 was 83, and 66 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norres 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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