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Norrett Family History

Norrett 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: Forrest, Barrett, Corbett, Berrett, Garrett, Torbett, Dorsett

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Where is the Norrett family from?

You can see how Norrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Norrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Norrett family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Norrett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Norrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Norrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norrett. 100% of Norrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Norrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Norrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Norrett. 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 38 military records available for the last name Norrett. For the veterans among your Norrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Norrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Norrett in 1961 was 51, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norrett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrett 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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