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Norella Family History

Norella 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: Morella, Novella, Corella, Norell, Borella, Nocella, Norelli, Novello

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Where is the Norella family from?

You can see how Norella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Norella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Norella family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Norella's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Norella families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norella 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 did your Norella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesgirl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norella. 100% of Norella women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Norella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Norella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norella 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Norella. 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 10 military records available for the last name Norella. For the veterans among your Norella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norella lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Norella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Norella in 1972 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norella 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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