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Norlington Family History

Norlington 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: Norrington, Normington, Darlington, Dorrington, Arlington, Burlington

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Where is the Norlington family from?

You can see how Norlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norlington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Norlington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Norlington families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Norlington's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Norlington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norlington 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 29 census records available for the last name Norlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlington 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Norlington. 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 3 military records available for the last name Norlington. For the veterans among your Norlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norlington lifespan?

Average Norlington life expectancy in 1967 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norlington 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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