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Norvin Family History

Norvin Name 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: Nordin, Norlin, Corvin, Norin, Orvin, Norman, Norden, Norris, Marvin

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Where is the Norvin family from?

You can see how Norvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norvin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Norvin families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Norvin families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Norvin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Norvin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norvin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Norvin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Norvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norvin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Norvin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Norvin. For the veterans among your Norvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norvin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Norvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Norvin in 1975 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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