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Nordhus Family History

Nordhus 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: Nordhaus, Northup, Norkus, Nordrum, Kordus, Norden, North, Nord

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Where is the Nordhus family from?

You can see how Nordhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordhus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Nordhus families living in Kansas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Nordhus's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Nordhus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordhus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nordhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordhus. 72% of Nordhus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nordhus women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    72%
  • Farm
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Nordhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordhus 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Nordhus. 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 53 military records available for the last name Nordhus. For the veterans among your Nordhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordhus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Nordhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nordhus in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 2002.

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