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Norworth Family History

Norworth 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: Bosworth, Foxworth, Norsworthy, Hoxworth, Howorth, Nosworthy

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Where is the Norworth family from?

You can see how Norworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norworth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Norworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Norworth families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Norworth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Norworth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norworth 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 Norworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norworth. 100% of Norworth men worked as a 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
    100%

What Norworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Norworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norworth 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Norworth. 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 Norworth. For the veterans among your Norworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norworth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Norworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Norworth in 1961 was 47, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norworth 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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