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Northmore Name Meaning

from Northmoor in Pyworthy (Devon) which is recorded as Northmore in 1529–32 Northmoor in Moretonhampstead (Devon) which is recorded as Northemore in 1568 or from another unidentified location in Devon. The place-names derive from Middle English north ‘north northern’ + mor ‘moor wasteland’ (Old English norð mōr).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mortimore, Narramore, Northrop, Northern, Naramore, Northcott

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Where is the Northmore family from?

You can see how Northmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Northmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Northmore families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Northmore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Northmore families in 1911.
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What did your Northmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Northmore. 100% of Northmore women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Northmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northmore 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Northmore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 325 military records available for the last name Northmore. For the veterans among your Northmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northmore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Northmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Northmore in 1964 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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