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Norvil Family History

Norvil 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: Norris, Norrie, Normile, Nordin, Norlin, Torvik, Nori, Corvin, Norin

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Where is the Norvil family from?

You can see how Norvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norvil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Norvil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Norvil families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Norvil's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Norvil families in 1891.
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What did your Norvil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norvil. 100% of Norvil men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Norvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norvil 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Norvil. 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 136 military records available for the last name Norvil. For the veterans among your Norvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norvil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Norvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Norvil in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norvil 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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