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Norrod Name Meaning

Altered form of English Norwood . It was further respelled to Nard Norred Norrid and Nored .

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


Similar surnames: Norton, Norred, Norrid, Norrie, Porro, Norr, Corron, Herrod, Norwood

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Where is the Norrod family from?

You can see how Norrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Norrod family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Norrod's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Norrod families in 1840.
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What did your Norrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norrod. 43% of Norrod men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Norrod women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norrod were Operator and Housework. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrod 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Norrod. 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 434 military records available for the last name Norrod. For the veterans among your Norrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrod lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Norrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Norrod in 1945 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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