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Norkunas Family History

Norkunas 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: Norkus, Markunas, Fortuna, Corkins, Cortinas, Orduna, Norman, Jonas

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Where is the Norkunas family from?

You can see how Norkunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norkunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norkunas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Norkunas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Norkunas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norkunas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norkunas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norkunas. 72% of Norkunas men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    72%
  • Stevedore
    29%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Norkunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norkunas 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Norkunas. 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 61 military records available for the last name Norkunas. For the veterans among your Norkunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norkunas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Norkunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Norkunas in 1966 was 39, and 78 in 2003.

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