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Norwal Family History

Norwal 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: Norman, Koral, Portal, Nora, Corral, Nowak, Nordahl, Goral, Kowal

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Where is the Norwal family from?

You can see how Norwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Norwal families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Norwal families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norwal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Norwal families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norwal 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 49 census records available for the last name Norwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwal 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Norwal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Norwal. For the veterans among your Norwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwal lifespan?

Average Norwal life expectancy in 1993 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norwal 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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