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Northerner Family History

Northerner 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: Northern, Northen, Northcraft, Ortner, Thorner, Cortner, Koerner

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Where is the Northerner family from?

You can see how Northerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northerner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Northerner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Northerner families living in Indiana. This was about 70% of all the recorded Northerner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Northerner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northerner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Northerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northerner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Northerner. 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 46 military records available for the last name Northerner. For the veterans among your Northerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northerner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Northerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Northerner in 1962 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northerner 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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