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Norges Family History

Norges 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: Borges, Gorges, Porges, Forbes, Norden, Norris, Torres, Morgen

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Where is the Norges family from?

You can see how Norges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Norges families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Norges's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Norges families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Norges ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Norges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norges 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Norges. 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 military records available for the last name Norges. For the veterans among your Norges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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