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Norval Family History

Norval Surname Meaning

Scottish (of Norman origin): habitational name from either of two places in northern France called Normanville (in Seine-Maritime and Eure).

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


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Where is the Norval family from?

You can see how Norval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norval family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norval families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 37 Norval families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norval's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norval families in 1891.
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What did your Norval ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norval. 100% of Norval women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Norval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norval 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Norval. 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 Norval. For the veterans among your Norval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norval lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Norval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Norval in 1953 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norval 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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