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Norry Family History

Norry Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant of Norris with loss of final -s. Compare Cottee.

Perhaps from Middle English norri ‘foster child’ or ‘foster parent’, but no medieval evidence for this surname has been found.

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


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Where is the Norry family from?

You can see how Norry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Norry families living in Shropshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Norry's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Norry families in 1891.
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What did your Norry ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norry 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Norry. 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 162 military records available for the last name Norry. For the veterans among your Norry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norry lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Norry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Norry in 1968 was 49, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norry 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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