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Noordam Family History

Noordam 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: Noorda, Roorda, Nordan, Norman, Norden, Jordan, Nord, Woodham, Korda

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Where is the Noordam family from?

You can see how Noordam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noordam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Noordam family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Noordam's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Noordam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noordam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noordam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noordam. 67% of Noordam men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Noordam women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Noordam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Noordam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noordam 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Noordam. 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 11 military records available for the last name Noordam. For the veterans among your Noordam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noordam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Noordam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Noordam in 1964 was 91, and 88 in 2004.

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