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Nourie Family History

Nourie Surname Meaning

Altered form of French or Arabic Noury.

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


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Where is the Nourie family from?

You can see how Nourie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nourie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nourie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Nourie families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Nourie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nourie families in 1911.
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What did your Nourie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nourie. 50% of Nourie men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Nourie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nourie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nourie 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Nourie. 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 253 military records available for the last name Nourie. For the veterans among your Nourie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nourie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nourie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nourie in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nourie 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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