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Norway Family History

Norway Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Northway. habitational name from the country of Norway. Compare Norrie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Norway family from?

You can see how Norway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Norway families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Norway's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Norway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norway 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 Norway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norway. 44% of Norway men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Norway women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norway were Labor and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Norway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norway 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Norway. 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 641 military records available for the last name Norway. For the veterans among your Norway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norway lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Norway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Norway in 1964 was 60, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norway 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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