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Noreen Name Meaning

Swedish (also Noreén and Noréen): variant of Norén (see Noren ) and an Americanized form of Norin . Muslim (Pakistan): from a female personal name possibly related to or developed from Arabic nur (al-)’ayn ‘light of (the) eye’.

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


Similar surnames: Norden, Noren, Moren, Norell, Loren, Bodeen, Nordin, Norder, Norlin

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Where is the Noreen family from?

You can see how Noreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noreen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Noreen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Noreen families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Noreen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Noreen families in 1880.
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What did your Noreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noreen. 38% of Noreen men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Noreen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noreen were Machinist and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Noreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noreen 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Noreen. 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 610 military records available for the last name Noreen. For the veterans among your Noreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noreen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Noreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Noreen in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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