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Norenberg Name Meaning

German (Nörenberg): habitational name from a Pomeranian place name. Swedish: probably an ornamental compound of nor(d) ‘north’ + berg ‘mountain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rosenberg, Kornberg, Lowenberg, Nordberg, Renberg, Ehrenberg, Norberg

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Norenberg Family Origin

Where is the Norenberg family from?

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You can see how Norenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norenberg families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Norenberg families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Norenberg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Norenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Norenberg Family Occupations

What did your Norenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Norenberg occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Norenberg's were Farmers.

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Norenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Norenberg Historical Records

What Norenberg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Norenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norenberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Norenberg. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Norenberg. For the veterans among your Norenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Norenberg Life Expectancy

What is the average Norenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Norenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Norenberg in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norenberg 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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