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Nort Family History

Nort Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mort, Port, Ort, North, Fort, Nord, Nott, Gort, Kort, Nora

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Where is the Nort family from?

You can see how Nort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nort family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Nort families living in New Brunswick. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nort's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nort families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nort. 20% of Nort men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nort women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nort were Mechanic and File 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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • File Clerk
    34%

What Nort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nort 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Nort. 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 444 military records available for the last name Nort. For the veterans among your Nort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nort lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Nort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nort in 1953 was 40, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nort 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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