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Norrid Family History

Norrid Surname Meaning

Variant of Norrod.

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


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Where is the Norrid family from?

You can see how Norrid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norrid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Norrid families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Norrid's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Norrid families in 1891.
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What did your Norrid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norrid. 40% of Norrid men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Norrid women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norrid were Farm Labore and Saleslady.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Labore
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Norrid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norrid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrid 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Norrid. 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 206 military records available for the last name Norrid. For the veterans among your Norrid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrid lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Norrid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Norrid in 1956 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrid 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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