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Norriega Family History

Norriega 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: Noriega, Norrie, Nobrega, Corriea, Nobriga, Norris, Zorrilla, Ortega

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Where is the Norriega family from?

You can see how Norriega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norriega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norriega family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norriega's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Norriega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norriega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norriega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norriega. 100% of Norriega men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Norriega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norriega 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Norriega. 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 6 military records available for the last name Norriega. For the veterans among your Norriega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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