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Norwas Family History

Norwas 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, Norris, Porras, Nora, Nowak, Bordas, Norkus, Kortas, Gorgas

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Where is the Norwas family from?

You can see how Norwas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norwas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Norwas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norwas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norwas 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 12 census records available for the last name Norwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwas 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Norwas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Norwas. For the veterans among your Norwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwas lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Norwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Norwas in 1992 was 71, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norwas 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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