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Nordh Family History

Nordh 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: North, Nord, Lord, Ford, Norden, Worth, Korda, Horch, Cord, Ord

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Where is the Nordh family from?

You can see how Nordh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nordh families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nordh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nordh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nordh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nordh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Nordh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordh 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Nordh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nordh. For the veterans among your Nordh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Nordh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nordh in 1957 was 53, and 48 in 1998.

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