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Norkus Family History

Norkus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian:: nickname derived from noras ‘wish desire will’ or norėti ‘to want’.from a personal name based on the same words as 1 above.

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


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Where is the Norkus family from?

You can see how Norkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Norkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Norkus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Norkus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Norkus families in 1911.
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What did your Norkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norkus. 43% of Norkus men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Norkus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norkus were Machinist and Waitress.

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norkus 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Norkus. 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 885 military records available for the last name Norkus. For the veterans among your Norkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norkus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Norkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Norkus in 1955 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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