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Nordberg Family History

Nordberg Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named from nord ‘north’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the same elements as 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nordberg family from?

You can see how Nordberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Nordberg families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nordberg's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nordberg families in 1891.
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What did your Nordberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nordberg. 100% of Nordberg 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nordberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordberg 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nordberg. For the veterans among your Nordberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordberg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nordberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nordberg in 1953 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordberg 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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