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Norrander Family History

Norrander 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: Norlander, Bolander, Commander, Brander, Norland, Norder, Kolander

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norrander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Norrander ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Norrander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrander 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Norrander. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Norrander. For the veterans among your Norrander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Norrander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Norrander in 1964 was 65, and 78 in 1987.

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