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Norred Family History

Norred Surname Meaning

Variant of Norrod.

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


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Where is the Norred family from?

You can see how Norred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Norred families living in Alabama. This was about 57% of all the recorded Norred's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Norred families in 1840.
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What did your Norred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Winder Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norred. 32% of Norred men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Norred women worked as a Winder Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norred were Farming and Proprietor.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder Hand
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Proprietor
    8%

What Norred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Norred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norred 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Norred. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Norred. For the veterans among your Norred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norred lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Norred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Norred in 1960 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norred 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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