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Norel Family History

Norel 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: Borel, Nobel, Noel, Orel, Morel, Nore, Sorel, Vorel, Nored, Norell

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Where is the Norel family from?

You can see how Norel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Norel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Norel family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Norel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Norel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Norel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norel 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Norel. 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 52 military records available for the last name Norel. For the veterans among your Norel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Norel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Norel in 1960 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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