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Norlie Family History

Norlie 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: Norrie, Sorlie, Norlin, Noble, Norris, Nolle, Nolde, Corrie, Normile

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Where is the Norlie family from?

You can see how Norlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Norlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Norlie families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norlie's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Norlie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Norlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norlie. 50% of Norlie men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Work
    20%

What Norlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Norlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlie 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Norlie. 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 48 military records available for the last name Norlie. For the veterans among your Norlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norlie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Norlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Norlie in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norlie 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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