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Nortridge Family History

Nortridge 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: Partridge, Corbridge, Shortridge, Surridge, Eastridge, Norrie

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Where is the Nortridge family from?

You can see how Nortridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nortridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nortridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nortridge families living in California. This was about 77% of all the recorded Nortridge's in USA. California had the highest population of Nortridge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nortridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nortridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nortridge. 100% of Nortridge 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 145 census records available for the last name Nortridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nortridge 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nortridge. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nortridge. For the veterans among your Nortridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nortridge lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Nortridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nortridge in 1969 was 82, and 57 in 2003.

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