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Norbits Family History

Norbits 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: Norris, Nobis, Forbis, Norbut, Corbitt, Corbit, Boris, Morris, Forbes

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Where is the Norbits family from?

You can see how Norbits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norbits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Norbits families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Norbits's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norbits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norbits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norbits ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Norbits ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Norbits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norbits 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Norbits. 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 18 military records available for the last name Norbits. For the veterans among your Norbits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norbits lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Norbits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Norbits in 1964 was 63, and 70 in 1999.

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