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Norelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Norello a pet form of Nora or more likely of the personel name Onorio (‘honor’) with loss of the first syllable.

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


Similar surnames: Corelli, Corella, Novelli, Borelli, Portelli, Torelli, Nocella

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Where is the Norelli family from?

You can see how Norelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Norelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Norelli families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Norelli's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Norelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norelli. 39% of Norelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Norelli women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Norelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norelli 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Norelli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Norelli. For the veterans among your Norelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Norelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Norelli in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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