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Nordenson Family History

Nordenson 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: Sorenson, Mortenson, Jorgenson, Lorenson, Norden, Torkelson

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Where is the Nordenson family from?

You can see how Nordenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nordenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Nordenson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordenson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nordenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nordenson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanical Engineer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Nordenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordenson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordenson. 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 82 military records available for the last name Nordenson. For the veterans among your Nordenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordenson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nordenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nordenson in 1968 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

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