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Northman Family History

Northman 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: Worthman, Forthman, Nortman, Norman, Notman, Rothman, Wortman

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Where is the Northman family from?

You can see how Northman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Northman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Northman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Northman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Northman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Northman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Northman. 50% of Northman men worked as a Bookkeeper and 100% of Northman women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Northman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Northman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northman 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Northman. 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 464 military records available for the last name Northman. For the veterans among your Northman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Northman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Northman in 1973 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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