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Nordell Family History

Nordell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element nord ‘north’.

It includes the suffix -ell, which is a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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


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Where is the Nordell family from?

You can see how Nordell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Nordell families living in Somerset. This was about 78% of all the recorded Nordell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Nordell families in 1891.
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What did your Nordell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordell. 33% of Nordell men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Nordell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordell were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Nordell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nordell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordell. 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 504 military records available for the last name Nordell. For the veterans among your Nordell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nordell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nordell in 1953 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordell 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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