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Norlum Family History

Norlum 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: Norum, Borum, Narum, Orum, Sorum, Holum, Norlin, Kortum, Solum

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norlum 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 17 census records available for the last name Norlum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlum 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Norlum. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Norlum. For the veterans among your Norlum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norlum lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Norlum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Norlum in 1982 was 72, and 92 in 1992.

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