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Norbley Family History

Norbley 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: Noble, Worsley, Morley, Wortley, Horsley, Worley, Wormley, Corley

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Where is the Norbley family from?

You can see how Norbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norbley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Norbley family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Norbley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Norbley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Norbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norbley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Norbley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norbley

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