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Norwoo Family History

Norwoo 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: Norwood, Norton, Horwood, Norrod, Forwood, Gordon, Norman, Orton

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Where is the Norwoo family from?

You can see how Norwoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwoo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Norwoo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Norwoo families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norwoo's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Norwoo families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Norwoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwoo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Norwoo. 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 2 military records available for the last name Norwoo. For the veterans among your Norwoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwoo lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Norwoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Norwoo in 1988 was 61, and 60 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norwoo 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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