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Origins of the Norcross surname

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About the Norcrosses

We have a total number of 4405 records for people with the last name Norcross.

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Where do most Norcrosses live?

In 1921, most Norcrosses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Norcrosses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,420 records for the Norcross surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Norcrosses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Norcrosses.

What are the most common Norcross first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Norcross family members

Common jobs for Norcrosses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Norcrosses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

73

Weaver Cotton

16

Cotton Winder

15

Weaver

12

Dressmaker

11

Common Male occupations for Norcrosses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

49

Farmer

20

Cotton Spinner

16

Coal Miner

15

Weaver

15

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