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Nordeen Family History

Nordeen Surname Meaning

Swedish (also Nordeén): variant of Nordén (see Norden) and an Americanized form of Nordin or Nordén.

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


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Where is the Nordeen family from?

You can see how Nordeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordeen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nordeen families living in Cheshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nordeen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Nordeen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordeen 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 Nordeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordeen. 25% of Nordeen men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Nordeen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordeen were Machinist and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Typist
    8%
  • Telephone Operator
    8%

What Nordeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nordeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordeen 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Nordeen. 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 742 military records available for the last name Nordeen. For the veterans among your Nordeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordeen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nordeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nordeen in 1943 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nordeen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordeen 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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