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Norwash Family History

Norwash 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: Norwich, Horwath, Sowash, Forgash, Fornash, Morash, Borash, Norman

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Where is the Norwash family from?

You can see how Norwash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norwash family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Norwash's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norwash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norwash 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 23 census records available for the last name Norwash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwash 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Norwash. 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 3 military records available for the last name Norwash. For the veterans among your Norwash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwash lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Norwash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Norwash in 1978 was 73, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norwash 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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