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Norenberg Family History

Norenberg Surname Meaning

German (Nörenberg): habitational name from a Pomeranian placename.

Swedish: ornamental name composed of norr ‘north’ or nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

The infix -en- is of German origin.

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


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You can see how Norenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Norenberg families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Norenberg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Norenberg families in 1911.
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What did your Norenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norenberg. 34% of Norenberg 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 415 immigration records available for the last name Norenberg. 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 478 military records available for the last name Norenberg. For the veterans among your Norenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Norenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Norenberg in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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