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Noren Name Meaning

Swedish (mainly Norén): ornamental or topographic name formed with norr ‘north’ or nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the adjectival suffix -én/-en a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Compare Norin .

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


Similar surnames: Nolen, Moren, Noreen, Loren, Nyren, Norden, Toren, Norin, Boren

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Where is the Noren family from?

You can see how Noren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Noren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Noren families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Noren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Noren families in 1880.
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What did your Noren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noren. 19% of Noren men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Noren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noren 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Typist
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Noren. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Noren. For the veterans among your Noren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noren lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Noren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Noren in 1947 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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