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Norvis Family History

Norvis 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: Norris, Orvis, Boris, Morris, Purvis, Doris, Jarvis, Norrie, Moris

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Where is the Norvis family from?

You can see how Norvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norvis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Norvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Norvis family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norvis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Norvis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norvis 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 Norvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norvis. 100% of Norvis 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 Norvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Norvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norvis 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Norvis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Norvis. For the veterans among your Norvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norvis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Norvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Norvis in 1973 was 70, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norvis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norvis 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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