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Norville Family History

Norville Name Meaning

English (Somerset of Norman origin): shortened form of the Norman habitational name Normanville from Normanville Seine-Maritime or Normanville Eure both in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Newville, Neville, Turville, Carville, Harville, Coville, Orgill

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Where is the Norville family from?

You can see how Norville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Norville families living in North Carolina. This was about 21% of all the recorded Norville's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Norville families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norville. 35% of Norville men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Norville women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norville were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Norville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norville 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Norville. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Norville. For the veterans among your Norville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norville lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Norville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Norville in 1946 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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