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Nordeng Family History

Nordeng 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: Norden, Norder, Worden, Morden, Nordin, Borden, Nordell, Nordberg

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Where is the Nordeng family from?

You can see how Nordeng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordeng family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nordeng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Nordeng families living in Wisconsin. This was about 42% of all the recorded Nordeng's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nordeng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordeng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nordeng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordeng. 100% of Nordeng men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Nordeng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordeng 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Nordeng. 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 45 military records available for the last name Nordeng. For the veterans among your Nordeng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordeng lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nordeng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nordeng in 1963 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

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