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Norwall Family History

Norwall 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: Nordwall, Cornwall, Nordahl, Gornall, Corwell, Morrall, Norrell

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Where is the Norwall family from?

You can see how Norwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norwall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Norwall family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norwall's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Norwall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norwall 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 246 census records available for the last name Norwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwall 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Norwall. 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 33 military records available for the last name Norwall. For the veterans among your Norwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Norwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Norwall in 1966 was 74, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norwall 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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