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Norrlander Family History

Norrlander 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: Norlander, Bolander, Norland, Kolander, Oberlander, Nylander

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Where is the Norrlander family from?

You can see how Norrlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrlander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norrlander family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Norrlander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norrlander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norrlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Norrlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Norrlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrlander 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Norrlander. 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 2 military records available for the last name Norrlander. For the veterans among your Norrlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrlander lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1987, in the United States, Norrlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Norrlander in 1984 was 86, and 77 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrlander 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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