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Norville Family History

Norville Surname Meaning

English (Somerset of Norman origin): shortened form of the Norman habitational name Normanville from Normanville Seine-Maritime or Normanville Eure both in France.

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


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Where is the Norville family from?

You can see how Norville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Norville families living in Somerset. This was about 44% of all the recorded Norville's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Norville families in 1891.
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What did your Norville ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norville. 100% of Norville men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Norville 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Daily Domestic Work
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Norville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norville 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Norville. 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 Norville. For the veterans among your Norville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norville lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Norville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Norville in 1946 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norville

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norville 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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