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Norlyn Family History

Norlyn 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: Norlin, Norman, Nolen, Norden, Norland, Norton, Norby, Nordin, Nolan

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Where is the Norlyn family from?

You can see how Norlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norlyn family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Norlyn families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norlyn's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Norlyn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norlyn 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 32 census records available for the last name Norlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlyn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Norlyn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Norlyn. For the veterans among your Norlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norlyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Norlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Norlyn in 1966 was 62, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norlyn 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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