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Norkey Family History

Norkey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Forkey, Horkey, Torney, Norden, Dorney, Morley, Worley, Corney

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Where is the Norkey family from?

You can see how Norkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norkey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Norkey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Norkey family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norkey's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Norkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Norkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norkey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Norkey. 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 56 military records available for the last name Norkey. For the veterans among your Norkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norkey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Norkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Norkey in 1973 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norkey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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