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Norlan Family History

Norlan 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: Norman, Norland, Nolan, Norlin, Morlan, Nordan, Nowlan, Nolen, Notman

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Where is the Norlan family from?

You can see how Norlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Norlan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Norlan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norlan 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 353 census records available for the last name Norlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlan 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Norlan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Norlan. For the veterans among your Norlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norlan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Norlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Norlan in 1988 was 89, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norlan 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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