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Northell Family History

Northell 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: Corthell, Bothell, Bortell, Northey, Mortell, Norrell, Nordell

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Where is the Northell family from?

You can see how Northell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Northell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Northell families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Northell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Northell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northell 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 44 census records available for the last name Northell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Northell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Northell. For the veterans among your Northell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northell 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 Northell

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