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Northem Family History

Northem 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: Northey, Northam, Northen, North, Northup, Norheim, Worthen, Nordheim

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Where is the Northem family from?

You can see how Northem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Northem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 81 Northem families living in Virginia. This was about 76% of all the recorded Northem's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Northem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northem 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 Northem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Horseman Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Northem. 100% of Northem men worked as a Farm Horseman Heavy Worker and 100% of Northem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Horseman Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Northem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Northem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Northem. 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 45 military records available for the last name Northem. For the veterans among your Northem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northem lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Northem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Northem in 1981 was 86, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Northem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northem 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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