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Norvall Family History

Norvall Name Meaning

see Norval .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Norvell, Nordahl, Gornall, Morrall, Norrell, Nordell, Dorval, Norell

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Where is the Norvall family from?

You can see how Norvall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norvall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norvall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Norvall families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Norvall's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Norvall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norvall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norvall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norvall 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Norvall. 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 221 military records available for the last name Norvall. For the veterans among your Norvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norvall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Norvall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Norvall in 1970 was 91, and 87 in 2003.

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