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Norship Family History

Norship 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: Northup, Northrip, North, Norris, Orsi, Worsham, Norrie, Winship

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Where is the Norship family from?

You can see how Norship families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norship family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norship family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Norship's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Norship families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norship 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 29 census records available for the last name Norship. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norship 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Norship. 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 6 military records available for the last name Norship. For the veterans among your Norship ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norship lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Norship life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Norship in 1964 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norship 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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