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Norrlen Family History

Norrlen 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: Nolen, Norden, Norrie, Morren, Norlin, Forren, Noreen, Noren, Norred

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Where is the Norrlen family from?

You can see how Norrlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norrlen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Norrlen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norrlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norrlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Norrlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrlen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Norrlen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Norrlen. For the veterans among your Norrlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrlen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Norrlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Norrlen in 1968 was 72, and 71 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrlen 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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