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Norrell Family History

Norrell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Norell. English: variant of Norwell itself a variant of Norvell or a habitational name from Norwell, Nottinghamshire and perhaps also from one or more unlocated places similarly named.

(Old English or Middle English north + welle ‘spring’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Norrell family from?

You can see how Norrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 62 Norrell families living in Sussex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Norrell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Norrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norrell 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 Norrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norrell. 43% of Norrell men worked as a Cowman and 84% of Norrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norrell were Postman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    43%
  • House Decorator
    29%
  • Postman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Norrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrell 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Norrell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Norrell. For the veterans among your Norrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrell lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Norrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Norrell in 1941 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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