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Norvat Family History

Norvat 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: Horvat, Norman, Horvath, Nora, Morvant, Novak, Nova, Morvay, Dorval

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Where is the Norvat family from?

You can see how Norvat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norvat family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Norvat families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Norvat families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norvat's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Norvat families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norvat 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 21 census records available for the last name Norvat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norvat 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Norvat. 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 4 military records available for the last name Norvat. For the veterans among your Norvat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norvat lifespan?

Average Norvat life expectancy in 1978 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norvat 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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