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Nordel Family History

Nordel 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: Norden, Norder, Nordell, Borel, Nobel, Nord, Noel, Godel, Model

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Where is the Nordel family from?

You can see how Nordel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Nordel families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nordel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nordel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordel 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 Nordel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nordel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Nordel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Nordel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nordel. For the veterans among your Nordel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Nordel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nordel in 1965 was 57, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordel 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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