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Norsworth Family History

Norsworth 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, Bosworth, Dodsworth, Housworth, Nosworthy, Holsworth

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Where is the Norsworth family from?

You can see how Norsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norsworth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Norsworth families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Norsworth's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Norsworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norsworth 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 Norsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norsworth. 100% of Norsworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Norsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Norsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norsworth 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Norsworth. 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 39 military records available for the last name Norsworth. For the veterans among your Norsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norsworth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Norsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Norsworth in 1968 was 57, and 50 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norsworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norsworth 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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