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Norrow Family History

Norrow 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: Norrod, Morrow, Corrow, Narrow, Sorrow, Barrow, Norris, Carrow, Porro

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Where is the Norrow family from?

You can see how Norrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Norrow families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norrow's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Norrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Norrow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Norrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrow 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Norrow. 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 63 military records available for the last name Norrow. For the veterans among your Norrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Norrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norrow in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrow 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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