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Norlinger Family History

Norlinger 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: Oblinger, Hollinger, Bollinger, Ohlinger, Dollinger, Zollinger

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Where is the Norlinger family from?

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

What did your Norlinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Norlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlinger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Norlinger. 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 12 military records available for the last name Norlinger. For the veterans among your Norlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norlinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Norlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Norlinger in 1953 was 50, and 98 in 2001.

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