This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nortier family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nortier Family History

Nortier 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: Portier, Mortier, Fortier, Porter, Mortimer, Ortner, Cortner, Norder

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nortier family from?

You can see how Nortier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nortier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nortier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nortier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nortier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nortier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nortier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nortier ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Nortier | Data not to scale

*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 Nortier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Nortier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nortier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nortier

Passenger Lists

There are 345 immigration records available for the last name Nortier. 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.

View all Nortier immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Nortier. For the veterans among your Nortier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nortier military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nortier family history

Discover More

What is the average Nortier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Nortier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nortier in 1973 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nortier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nortier 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nortier family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial