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Norsch Family History

Norsch 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: Dorsch, Morsch, Borsch, Horsch, Forsch, Porsch, Hirsch, North, Kirsch

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Norsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norsch 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Norsch. 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 13 military records available for the last name Norsch. For the veterans among your Norsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norsch lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Norsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Norsch in 1978 was 75, and 71 in 2002.

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