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Normansell Family History

Normansell Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Normans Hall in Pott Shrigley (Cheshire), though it is possible that this derives from the surname, in which case the underlying place-name remains unlocated.

The place-name appears to be derived from the Old English personal name Norðman or Old English norðman ‘Norseman North-man’.

Additionally, it may also come from Old English sele ‘dwelling house hall’ or Old Scandinavian sel ‘mountain hut shed’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Normansell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Normansell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Normansell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Normansell families living in Cheshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Normansell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Normansell families in 1891.
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What did your Normansell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Normansell. 100% of Normansell men worked as a Retired and 100% of Normansell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Normansell. 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 58 military records available for the last name Normansell. For the veterans among your Normansell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Normansell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Normansell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Normansell in 1976 was 80, and 72 in 1996.

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