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Northaus Family History

Northaus 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: Nordhaus, Northrup, Northam, Northup, Holthaus, Korthals, Porteous

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Where is the Northaus family from?

You can see how Northaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Northaus family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Northaus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Northaus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Northaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northaus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Northaus. 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 Northaus. For the veterans among your Northaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northaus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Northaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Northaus in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northaus 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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