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Norling Family History

Norling Surname Meaning

Swedish: topographic or habitational name from the (placename) element nor ‘narrow stream’ (e.g. from one of several places called Nora) + the suffix -ling ‘belonging to’.

Variant of Nordling.

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


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Where is the Norling family from?

You can see how Norling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Norling families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Norling's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Norling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norling 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 Norling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norling. 17% of Norling men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Norling women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norling were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Norling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Norling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norling 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Norling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Norling. For the veterans among your Norling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Norling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Norling in 1960 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norling 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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