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Nussdorfer Family History

Nussdorfer 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: Nusser, Arndorfer, Nussbaumer, Passmore, Dormer, Storer, Kasdorf

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Where is the Nussdorfer family from?

You can see how Nussdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nussdorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nussdorfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nussdorfer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nussdorfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nussdorfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nussdorfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nussdorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nussdorfer. 60% of Nussdorfer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nussdorfer women worked as a Finisher. .

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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
    60%
  • Owner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%
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What Nussdorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Nussdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nussdorfer 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Nussdorfer. 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 Nussdorfer. For the veterans among your Nussdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nussdorfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Nussdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nussdorfer in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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