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Norflett Family History

Norflett 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: Norfleet, Corlett, Noblett, Corbett, Coslett, Flett, Follett, Tollett

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Where is the Norflett family from?

You can see how Norflett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norflett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Norflett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Norflett family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Norflett's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Norflett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norflett 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 Norflett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norflett. 55% of Norflett men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Norflett women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norflett were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Norflett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Norflett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norflett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Norflett. 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 79 military records available for the last name Norflett. For the veterans among your Norflett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norflett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Norflett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Norflett in 1963 was 62, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norflett 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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