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Norfleet Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place called Northfleet in Kent from north + Old English flēot ‘stream’ or ‘estuary’.

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


Similar surnames: Fleet, Umfleet, Wollett, Cordle, Noreen, Noblet, Corlett, Neifert

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Where is the Norfleet family from?

You can see how Norfleet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norfleet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Norfleet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Norfleet families living in Kent. This was about 89% of all the recorded Norfleet's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Norfleet families in 1891.
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What did your Norfleet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norfleet. 30% of Norfleet men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Norfleet women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norfleet were Salesman and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Maid
    6%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Norfleet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norfleet 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Norfleet. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Norfleet. For the veterans among your Norfleet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norfleet lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Norfleet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norfleet in 1945 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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