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Noram Family History

Noram Name 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: Nora, Norum, Boram, Norem, Coram, Oram, Norman, Ram, Mora, North

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Where is the Noram family from?

You can see how Noram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noram family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Noram family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Noram's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Noram families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noram. 43% of Noram 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Noram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noram 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Noram. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Noram. For the veterans among your Noram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noram lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Noram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Noram in 1965 was 82, and 85 in 1998.

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