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Norseen Family History

Norseen 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: Noreen, Nordeen, Norden, Boreen, Roseen, Noren, Dorsten, Forsee

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Where is the Norseen family from?

You can see how Norseen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norseen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Norseen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Norseen families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Norseen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Norseen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norseen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Norseen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norseen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Norseen. 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 93 military records available for the last name Norseen. For the veterans among your Norseen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norseen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Norseen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Norseen in 1966 was 83, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norseen 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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