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Nohrenberg Family History

Nohrenberg Name 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: Norenberg, Nierenberg, Kohlenberg, Ehrenberg, Wehrenberg, Nirenberg

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Where is the Nohrenberg family from?

You can see how Nohrenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohrenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nohrenberg families living in North Dakota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nohrenberg's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Nohrenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohrenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nohrenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nohrenberg. 82% of Nohrenberg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nohrenberg women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nohrenberg were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Nohrenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohrenberg 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nohrenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Nohrenberg. For the veterans among your Nohrenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohrenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nohrenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nohrenberg in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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