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Noordhoff Family History

Noordhoff Surname 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: Nordhoff, Nordholm, Tordoff, Bohnhoff, Orloff, Woodruff, Neuhoff

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Where is the Noordhoff family from?

You can see how Noordhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noordhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noordhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Noordhoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Noordhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Noordhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noordhoff 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 Noordhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noordhoff. 100% of Noordhoff men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Noordhoff women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Noordhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Noordhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noordhoff 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Noordhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Noordhoff. For the veterans among your Noordhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noordhoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Noordhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Noordhoff in 1965 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noordhoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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