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Norell Family History

Norell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name formed with norr ‘north’ or nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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


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Where is the Norell family from?

You can see how Norell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Norell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Norell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Norell families in 1911.
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What did your Norell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norell. 100% of Norell men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Norell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Norell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Norell. 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 485 military records available for the last name Norell. For the veterans among your Norell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Norell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Norell in 1957 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norell 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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