This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Norlang family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Norlang Family History

Norlang 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: Norland, Norling, Norman, Morland, Worland, Borland, Lorang, Morang

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Norlang family from?

You can see how Norlang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norlang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Norlang families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Norlang family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Norlang's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Norlang families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norlang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Norlang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Norlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlang census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Norlang

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Norlang. 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.

View all Norlang immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Norlang. For the veterans among your Norlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Norlang military records

You've only scratched the surface of Norlang family history

Discover More

What is the average Norlang lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norlang 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Norlang family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial