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Norvill Family History

Norvill Surname Meaning

see Normandale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Norvill family from?

You can see how Norvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norvill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norvill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Norvill families living in Somerset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Norvill's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Norvill families in 1891.
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What did your Norvill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norvill. 100% of Norvill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Norvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norvill 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Norvill. 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 380 military records available for the last name Norvill. For the veterans among your Norvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norvill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Norvill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norvill in 1964 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norvill 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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