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Norseworthy Family History

Norseworthy 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: Norsworthy, Noseworthy, Nosworthy, Nasworthy, Houseworth, Bosworth

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Where is the Norseworthy family from?

You can see how Norseworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norseworthy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norseworthy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Norseworthy families living in British Columbia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Norseworthy's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Norseworthy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norseworthy 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 Norseworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norseworthy. 55% of Norseworthy men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

What Norseworthy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Norseworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norseworthy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Norseworthy. 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 52 military records available for the last name Norseworthy. For the veterans among your Norseworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norseworthy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Norseworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Norseworthy in 1974 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norseworthy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norseworthy 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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