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Norrey Family History

Norrey Surname Meaning

see Norry.

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


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Where is the Norrey family from?

You can see how Norrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrey family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Norrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Norrey families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Norrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Norrey families in 1891.
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What did your Norrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norrey. 72% of Norrey 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
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Norrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrey 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Norrey. 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 80 military records available for the last name Norrey. For the veterans among your Norrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrey lifespan?

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