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Nordhof Family History

Nordhof 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, Gordon, Norden, North, Nord, Cordon, Norton

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Where is the Nordhof family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordhof. 50% of Nordhof men worked as a Farm Work.

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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 Work
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Nordhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Nordhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordhof 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Nordhof. 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 65 military records available for the last name Nordhof. For the veterans among your Nordhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordhof lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Nordhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nordhof in 1963 was 67, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nordhof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordhof 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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