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Norly Family History

Norly 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: Norby, Noble, Early, North, Nord, Noel, Morley, Corby, Polly, Noll

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Where is the Norly family from?

You can see how Norly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Norly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Norly family living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norly's in USA. Rhode Island and 1 other state had the highest population of Norly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Norly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norly 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Norly. 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 4 military records available for the last name Norly. For the veterans among your Norly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norly

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