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Norselle Family History

Norselle 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: Norrell, Nordell, Forsell, Norvell, Norell, Noelle, Corsello

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Where is the Norselle family from?

You can see how Norselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norselle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Norselle families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Norselle's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Norselle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Norselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norselle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Norselle. 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 Norselle. For the veterans among your Norselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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