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Norsk Family History

Norsk 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: Nork, York, North, Borst, Nord, Corse, Horst, Orsi, Orso, Bork

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Where is the Norsk family from?

You can see how Norsk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norsk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Norsk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 7 Norsk families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norsk's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Norsk families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norsk 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 Norsk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norsk. 64% of Norsk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Norsk women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norsk were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Fishing
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Norsk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Norsk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norsk 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Norsk. 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 20 military records available for the last name Norsk. For the veterans among your Norsk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norsk lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Norsk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Norsk in 1974 was 86, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norsk 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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