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Nordstron Family History

Nordstron 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: Nordstrom, Norstrom, Nordstrand, Norton, Forston, Boydston, Borgstrom

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Where is the Nordstron family from?

You can see how Nordstron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordstron family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordstron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nordstron families living in Nebraska. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nordstron's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Nordstron families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordstron 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 Nordstron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordstron. 50% of Nordstron men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Nordstron women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordstron were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Nordstron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Nordstron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordstron 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Nordstron. 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 44 military records available for the last name Nordstron. For the veterans among your Nordstron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordstron lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Nordstron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nordstron in 1998 was 48, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordstron 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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