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Nortenson Family History

Nortenson 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: Mortenson, Sorenson, Ostenson, Martenson, Torstenson, Mortensen

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Where is the Nortenson family from?

You can see how Nortenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nortenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nortenson family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nortenson's in USA. California had the highest population of Nortenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nortenson 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 Nortenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nortenson. 100% of Nortenson 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%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Nortenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nortenson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nortenson. 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 Nortenson. For the veterans among your Nortenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nortenson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nortenson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nortenson

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