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Norem Surname Meaning

English: variant of Norham (see Northam). Norwegian: variant of Nordheim.

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


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Where is the Norem family from?

You can see how Norem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Norem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Norem families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Norem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norem families in 1880.
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What did your Norem ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norem. 100% of Norem men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norem 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Norem. 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 641 military records available for the last name Norem. For the veterans among your Norem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norem lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Norem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Norem in 1947 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norem 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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