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Norrs Family History

Norrs 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: Norris, Norr, Boris, Torre, Morris, Nohr, Boros, North, Nord, Torres

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Where is the Norrs family from?

You can see how Norrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Norrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Norrs families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norrs's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Norrs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norrs 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 Norrs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Norrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrs 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Norrs. 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 9 military records available for the last name Norrs. For the veterans among your Norrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrs lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Norrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Norrs in 1981 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrs 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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