Norris Family History

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Norris Name Meaning

regional name for someone who had migrated from the North (i.e. further north in England, or from Scotland or Scandinavia), from Old French nor(r)eis ‘northerner’. topographic name for someone who lived in a house on the north side of a settlement or estate, from Middle English north ‘north’ + hous ‘house’. occupational name for a wet-nurse or foster mother, from Old French nurice, norrice (Latin nutrix, genitive nutricis).

Similar surnames: Morris, Norrie, Orris, Norlin, Oris, Norrick, Harris, Boris, Corris

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1920

You can see how Norris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norris families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 185 Norris families living in Ohio. This was about 15% of all the recorded Norris's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Norris families in 1840.

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

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Norris Family Occupations

What did your Norris ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

Laborer
16%
Farmer
16%
Salesman
5%
Truck Driver
4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

Housewife
7%
Housekeeper
6%
Maid
6%
Teacher
5%

Norris Historical Records

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Census Record
There are 635,000 census records available for the last name Norris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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Passenger List
There are 50,000 immigration records available for the last name Norris. 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 Card
There are 101,000 military records available for the last name Norris. For the veterans among your Norris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Record

There are 635,000 census records available for the last name Norris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 50,000 immigration records available for the last name Norris. 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 Card

There are 101,000 military records available for the last name Norris. For the veterans among your Norris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Norris Life Expectancy

What is the average Norris lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Norris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Norris in 1941 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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