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Nordaby Family History

Nordaby 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: Nordby, Norby, Nordahl, Nordan, Norman, Norden, Jordan, Monday

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Where is the Nordaby family from?

You can see how Nordaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordaby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nordaby family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordaby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nordaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordaby 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 Nordaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordaby. 100% of Nordaby 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Nordaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordaby 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Nordaby. 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 56 military records available for the last name Nordaby. For the veterans among your Nordaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordaby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Nordaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nordaby in 1972 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordaby 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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