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Norris Family History

Norris Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from Middle English norreis noreis norais ‘northerner’ (Anglo-Norman French noreis) used both of Norwegians and of inhabitants of northern England and Scotland. from the Middle English personal name Norreis derived from norreis ‘northerner’. variant of Nurse an occupational name for a wet-nurse or foster mother from Middle English norice nurice ‘nurse; foster parent’ (Old French norrice nurrice).

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

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

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Where is the Norris family from?

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 USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 185 Norris families living in Ohio. This was about 15% of all the recorded Norris's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Norris families in 1840.

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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%

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Passenger Lists
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Draft Cards
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 Records

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 Lists

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 Cards

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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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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