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Norbeck Family History

Norbeck Surname Meaning

Norwegian: topographic name composed of the elements nor ‘north northern’ and beck ‘brook’.

Swedish: ornamental name probably composed of the placename element nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the ornamental element beck ‘brook’.

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


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Where is the Norbeck family from?

You can see how Norbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Norbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Norbeck family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Norbeck's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Norbeck families in 1840.
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What did your Norbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norbeck. 31% of Norbeck men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Norbeck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norbeck were Proprietor 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Plumber
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    70%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Norbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norbeck 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Norbeck. 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 628 military records available for the last name Norbeck. For the veterans among your Norbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norbeck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Norbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Norbeck in 1959 was 60, and 63 in 2004.

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