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Nordbye Family History

Nordbye 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: Nordby, Norby, Nordyke, Nordine, Noble, Norden, Hornby, Nord, Corby

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Where is the Nordbye family from?

You can see how Nordbye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordbye family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordbye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nordbye family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nordbye's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nordbye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordbye 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 Nordbye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordbye. 100% of Nordbye men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Nordbye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Nordbye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordbye 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Nordbye. 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 240 military records available for the last name Nordbye. For the veterans among your Nordbye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordbye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nordbye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nordbye in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nordbye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordbye 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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