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Normand Name Meaning

French and Breton (mainly Finistère; also Le Normand): habitational name for someone from Normandy a region in northern France (see Norman ). Compare Lenormand . Scottish (Fife): variant of Norman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Norman, Normandy, Lormand, Notman, Morland, Dorland, Noland, Borland

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Where is the Normand family from?

You can see how Normand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Normand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Normand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 12 Normand families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Normand's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Normand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Normand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Normand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Normand. 20% of Normand men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Normand women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Normand were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Normand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Normand 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Normand. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Normand. For the veterans among your Normand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Normand lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Normand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Normand in 1945 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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