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Norwold Family History

Norwold 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: Norwood, Horwood, Norrod, Norfolk, Vorwald, Nahrwold, Norford

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Where is the Norwold family from?

You can see how Norwold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Norwold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Norwold families living in Indiana. This was about 95% of all the recorded Norwold's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Norwold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Norwold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwold 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Norwold. 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 13 military records available for the last name Norwold. For the veterans among your Norwold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwold lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Norwold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Norwold in 1973 was 80, and 92 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norwold 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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