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Norpell Family History

Norpell 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: Norrell, Nordell, Norvell, Norell, Cornell, Gorrell, Orrell, Corbell

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Where is the Norpell family from?

You can see how Norpell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norpell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Norpell families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Norpell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Norpell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norpell 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 Norpell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Norpell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norpell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Norpell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Norpell. For the veterans among your Norpell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norpell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Norpell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Norpell in 1965 was 78, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norpell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norpell 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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