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Norwalk Family History

Norwalk 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: Nowak, Norfolk, Vorwald, Norwick, Nowack, Nordwall, Norman, Oswald

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Where is the Norwalk family from?

You can see how Norwalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwalk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Norwalk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Norwalk families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Norwalk's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Norwalk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norwalk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norwalk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norwalk. 36% of Norwalk men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Norwalk women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norwalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwalk 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Norwalk. 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 Norwalk. For the veterans among your Norwalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwalk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Norwalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Norwalk in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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