Norsby Family History

Norsby Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Norby, Nordby, Sorsby, Hornby, Mosby, Corby, Hornsby, Worby, Sorby, Ormsby

1,000 record(s) for Norsby

706	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
22	Military Records
23	Immigration Records
308	Census and Voter Lists
549	Member Trees

Where is the Norsby family from?

You can see how Norsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norsby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Norsby families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norsby's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Norsby families in 1920.

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

What did your Norsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norsby. 84% of Norsby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Norsby women worked as a Waitress.

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

84%

Proprietor

17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Waitress

100%

What Norsby family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 308 census records available for the last name Norsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norsby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Norsby. 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.

Military Records

There are 22 military records available for the last name Norsby. For the veterans among your Norsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Norsby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Norsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Norsby in 1964 was 41, and 66 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norsby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.