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Norrison Family History

Norrison Surname Meaning

from Old French norriscun ‘nursling’.

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


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Where is the Norrison family from?

You can see how Norrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norrison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Norrison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Norrison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Norrison families in 1891.
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What did your Norrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norrison. 72% of Norrison 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%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrison 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 993 immigration records available for the last name Norrison. 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 176 military records available for the last name Norrison. For the veterans among your Norrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Norrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Norrison in 1964 was 70, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrison 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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