Norbert Family History

Norbert Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and French derive their origins from the ancient Germanic personal name Nordberht.

This name is composed of the elements nord meaning ‘north’ and berht meaning ‘bright’.

The combination of these elements suggests a sense of clarity or illumination associated with the northern regions.

Over time, the name has influenced various linguistic traditions in Europe.

As a result, it has been integrated into several naming conventions and cultural references.

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

Similar surnames: Norberg, Nobert, Torbert, Robert, Corbett, Herbert, Gobert, Forberg, Norder, Gombert

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
587	Military Records
671	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
9K	Member Trees

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Where is the Norbert family from?

You can see how Norbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Norbert families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Norbert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Norbert families in 1911.

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What did your Norbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norbert.

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Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Norbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norbert 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Norbert. 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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Military Records

There are 587 military records available for the last name Norbert. For the veterans among your Norbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norbert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Norbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Norbert in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

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Norbert Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and French derive their origins from the ancient Germanic personal name Nordberht.

This name is composed of the elements nord meaning ‘north’ and berht meaning ‘bright’.

The combination of these elements suggests a sense of clarity or illumination associated with the northern regions.

Over time, the name has influenced various linguistic traditions in Europe.

As a result, it has been integrated into several naming conventions and cultural references.

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

Where is the Norbert family from?

What did your Norbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norbert.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salesman

100%

What Norbert family records will you find?

What is the average Norbert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Norbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Norbert in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

Norbert Family History

Norbert Surname Meaning

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Norbert Surname Meaning

17,000 record(s) for Norbert

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Where is the Norbert family from?

What did your Norbert ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Military Records

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What is the average Norbert lifespan?

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