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Norles Family History

Norles 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: Noles, Nobles, Noble, Nolen, Forbes, Norden, Toles, Norris, Torres

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Where is the Norles family from?

You can see how Norles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Norles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Norles families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 65% of all the recorded Norles's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Norles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norles 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 Norles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norles. 100% of Norles men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Norles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Norles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norles 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Norles. 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 48 military records available for the last name Norles. For the veterans among your Norles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norles lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Norles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norles in 1990 was 35, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norles 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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