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Norvik Family History

Norvik 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: Torvik, Orvik, Novik, Gornik, Norris, Hornik, Norrie, Novak, Norrick

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Where is the Norvik family from?

You can see how Norvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norvik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Norvik families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norvik's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Norvik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norvik 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 Norvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norvik. 100% of Norvik men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Norvik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Norvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norvik 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Norvik. 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 58 military records available for the last name Norvik. For the veterans among your Norvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norvik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Norvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Norvik in 1967 was 85, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norvik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norvik 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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