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Norvelle Family History

Norvelle Surname Meaning

Scottish: altered form of Norvell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Norvelle family from?

You can see how Norvelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norvelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norvelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Norvelle families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Norvelle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norvelle families in 1891.
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What did your Norvelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norvelle. 100% of Norvelle 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Norvelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norvelle 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Norvelle. 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 280 military records available for the last name Norvelle. For the veterans among your Norvelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norvelle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Norvelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Norvelle in 1960 was 53, and 80 in 2003.

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