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Norriss Family History

Norriss Surname Meaning

see Norris.

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


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Where is the Norriss family from?

You can see how Norriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norriss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Norriss families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Norriss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norriss families in 1891.
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What did your Norriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norriss. 100% of Norriss men worked as a Joiner and 100% of Norriss 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Norriss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Norriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norriss 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Norriss. 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 396 military records available for the last name Norriss. For the veterans among your Norriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norriss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Norriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Norriss in 1966 was 78, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norriss 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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