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Nordheimer Family History

Nordheimer 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: Nordheim, Bornheimer, Berkheimer, Ostheimer, Nordmeyer, Norheim

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Where is the Nordheimer family from?

You can see how Nordheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordheimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nordheimer families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nordheimer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nordheimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordheimer 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 Nordheimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Nordheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordheimer 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Nordheimer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nordheimer. For the veterans among your Nordheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordheimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nordheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nordheimer in 1966 was 42, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordheimer 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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