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Nors Family History

Nors 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: Nord, Noss, Nora, Bors, Nore, Fors, Nork, Nori, Norr, Kors

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Where is the Nors family from?

You can see how Nors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nors family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nors family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Nors's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Nors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nors 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 Nors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nors. 38% of Nors men worked as a Farm Operator and 50% of Nors women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nors were Porter and Maid.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Porter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Nors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Nors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nors 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Nors. 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 39 military records available for the last name Nors. For the veterans among your Nors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nors lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nors in 1965 was 76, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nors 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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