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Norsman Family History

Norsman 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: Norman, Horsman, Forsman, Nordman, Nortman, Notman, Osman, Gorman

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Where is the Norsman family from?

You can see how Norsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Norsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Norsman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norsman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Norsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norsman 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 113 census records available for the last name Norsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norsman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Norsman. 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 Norsman. For the veterans among your Norsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norsman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Norsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Norsman in 1969 was 81, and 80 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norsman 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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