Norcross Family History

Norcross Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Norcross in Carleton Lancashire. The placename derives from Middle English north ‘northern north’ + cros ‘cross’.

In Old English, north refers to the northern direction, indicating a geographical aspect of the area.

The term cros originates from Old Norse kross and late Old English cros, further contributing to the place's nomenclature.

Overall, the name Norcross reflects the historical significance of the region in Lancashire.

This name likely indicates a location where roads crossed in the north of the area, highlighting its strategic importance.

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

Similar surnames: Cross, Holycross, Morcom, Snodgrass, Norrod, Norris, Forrest, Pross, Moscoso, Nordrum

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4K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
23K	Census and Voter Lists
118K	Member Trees

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Where is the Norcross family from?

You can see how Norcross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norcross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norcross families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Norcross families living in British Columbia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Norcross's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Norcross families in 1911.

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What did your Norcross ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norcross.

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Miner

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There are 23K census records available for the last name Norcross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norcross census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Norcross. 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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There are 4K military records available for the last name Norcross. For the veterans among your Norcross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norcross lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Norcross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norcross in 1952 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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Norcross Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Norcross in Carleton Lancashire. The placename derives from Middle English north ‘northern north’ + cros ‘cross’.

In Old English, north refers to the northern direction, indicating a geographical aspect of the area.

The term cros originates from Old Norse kross and late Old English cros, further contributing to the place's nomenclature.

Overall, the name Norcross reflects the historical significance of the region in Lancashire.

This name likely indicates a location where roads crossed in the north of the area, highlighting its strategic importance.

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

Where is the Norcross family from?

What did your Norcross ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norcross.

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.

Farmer

50%

Miner

50%

What Norcross family records will you find?

What is the average Norcross lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Norcross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norcross in 1952 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

Norcross Family History

Norcross Surname Meaning

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Norcross Surname Meaning

191,000 record(s) for Norcross

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Where is the Norcross family from?

What did your Norcross ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Norcross family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Norcross lifespan?

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