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Norriss Family History

Norriss Name Meaning

see Norris .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Norris, Morriss, Morris, Norrie, Torrisi, Orris, Norrick, Garriss

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Where is the Norriss family from?

You can see how Norriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norriss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 20 Norriss families living in Maryland. This was about 27% of all the recorded Norriss's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Norriss families in 1840.
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What did your Norriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norriss. 43% of Norriss men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Norriss women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norriss were New Worker and Clerk. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Norriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norriss 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Norriss. 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 396 military records available for the last name Norriss. For the veterans among your Norriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norriss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Norriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Norriss in 1966 was 78, and 57 in 2003.

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