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Northfell Family History

Northfell 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: Corthell, Bothell, Bortell, Rothwell, Northey, Mortell, Southwell

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Where is the Northfell family from?

You can see how Northfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northfell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Northfell family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Northfell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Northfell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northfell 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 10 census records available for the last name Northfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northfell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Northfell. 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 Northfell. For the veterans among your Northfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northfell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Northfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Northfell in 1969 was 59, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northfell 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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