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Nordenstam Family History

Nordenstam 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: Norden, Forrestal, Podesta, Nordstrom, Foresta, Norment, Forrest

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Where is the Nordenstam family from?

You can see how Nordenstam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordenstam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nordenstam family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nordenstam's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Nordenstam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordenstam 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 Nordenstam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordenstam. 100% of Nordenstam men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nordenstam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Nordenstam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordenstam 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Nordenstam. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nordenstam. For the veterans among your Nordenstam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordenstam lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Nordenstam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nordenstam in 1968 was 82, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordenstam 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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