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Norlock Family History

Norlock 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: Narlock, Morlock, Pollock, Norfolk, Norrick, Portlock, Nordick

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Where is the Norlock family from?

You can see how Norlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norlock families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Norlock families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Norlock's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Norlock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Norlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norlock. 45% of Norlock men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Norlock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norlock were Fireman and Osteopath Physician. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Osteopath Physician
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlock 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Norlock. 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 81 military records available for the last name Norlock. For the veterans among your Norlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norlock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Norlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Norlock in 1966 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

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