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Norwill Family History

Norwill Surname 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: Normile, Norwich, Corwell, Norrell, Nordell, Norvell, Norell, Norwick

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Where is the Norwill family from?

You can see how Norwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Norwill families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Norwill's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norwill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norwill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Norwill ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typing
    100%

What Norwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Norwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwill 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Norwill. 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 14 military records available for the last name Norwill. For the veterans among your Norwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwill lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Norwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Norwill in 1975 was 85, and 75 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norwill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norwill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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