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Norken Family History

Norken 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: Norden, Morken, Noreen, Noren, Norman, Nolen, Oren, Toren, Morgen

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Where is the Norken family from?

You can see how Norken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norken family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Norken's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Norken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Norken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norken 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Norken. 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 3 military records available for the last name Norken. For the veterans among your Norken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Norken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Norken in 1963 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

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