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Norlen Family History

Norlen 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: Nolen, Norden, Norlin, Noreen, Noren, Nowlen, Nollen, Norman, Noble

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Where is the Norlen family from?

You can see how Norlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Norlen families living in Somerset. This was about 80% of all the recorded Norlen's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Norlen families in 1891.
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What did your Norlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norlen. 42% of Norlen men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Norlen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Common Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlen 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Norlen. 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 79 military records available for the last name Norlen. For the veterans among your Norlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Norlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Norlen in 1963 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norlen 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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