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Nordnes Family History

Nordnes 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: Nordness, Norden, Fornes, Cordner, Cordes, Norder, Bordes, Bordner

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Where is the Nordnes family from?

You can see how Nordnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordnes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nordnes families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordnes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nordnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordnes 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 Nordnes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Nordnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordnes 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Nordnes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nordnes. For the veterans among your Nordnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordnes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Nordnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nordnes in 1962 was 69, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordnes 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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