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Norbut Name Meaning

American shortened (and altered) form of Lithuanian Norbutas or Narbutas: nickname from a derivative of norėti ‘to want’ + būti ‘to be’.

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


Similar surnames: Norkus, Obrzut, Boruta, Obst, Marut, Kohut, Tout, Corbin, Horvat

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Where is the Norbut family from?

You can see how Norbut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norbut family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norbut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Norbut families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Norbut's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Norbut families in 1911.
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What did your Norbut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norbut. 48% of Norbut men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Norbut women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    48%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Norbut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norbut 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Norbut. 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 260 military records available for the last name Norbut. For the veterans among your Norbut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norbut lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Norbut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Norbut in 1952 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

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