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Normandy Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Normandy in northern France. This surname is now rare in Britain. Americanized form of French Normandin .

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


Similar surnames: Normand, Norman, Morland, Norland, Dorman, Ormond, Borland, Dorminy

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Where is the Normandy family from?

You can see how Normandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Normandy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Normandy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Normandy families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Normandy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Normandy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Normandy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Normandy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Normandy. 24% of Normandy men worked as a Bartender. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bartender
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Mill Work
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Normandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Normandy 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Normandy. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Normandy. For the veterans among your Normandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Normandy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Normandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Normandy in 1953 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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