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Noorman Family History

Noorman Surname Meaning

Dutch: from Noorman ‘Northman’ ethnic name for a Norwegian. Compare Norman.

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


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Where is the Noorman family from?

You can see how Noorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noorman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noorman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Noorman family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Noorman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Noorman families in 1911.
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What did your Noorman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noorman. 67% of Noorman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Noorman women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noorman were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Noorman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Noorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noorman 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Noorman. 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 76 military records available for the last name Noorman. For the veterans among your Noorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noorman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Noorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Noorman in 1969 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noorman 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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