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Nordbo Family History

Nordbo 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, Norden, Sorbo, Nord, Norder, Corbo, Norby, Nardo, Nordin

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Where is the Nordbo family from?

You can see how Nordbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordbo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nordbo families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordbo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nordbo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordbo 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 Nordbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordbo. 60% of Nordbo men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Nordbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Nordbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordbo 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Nordbo. 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 36 military records available for the last name Nordbo. For the veterans among your Nordbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordbo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nordbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nordbo in 1955 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nordbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordbo 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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