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Nornhold Family History

Nornhold 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: Nordholm, Bornholdt, Arnhold, Arnold, Kornfeld, Norrod, Reinhold

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Where is the Nornhold family from?

You can see how Nornhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nornhold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nornhold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nornhold family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nornhold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nornhold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nornhold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nornhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nornhold. 34% of Nornhold men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nornhold women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Nornhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Nornhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nornhold 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nornhold. 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 67 military records available for the last name Nornhold. For the veterans among your Nornhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nornhold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nornhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nornhold in 1962 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

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