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Nordenberg Family History

Nordenberg 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: Norenberg, Rodenberg, Nordberg, Goldenberg, Nirenberg, Nerenberg

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Where is the Nordenberg family from?

You can see how Nordenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Nordenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nordenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nordenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordenberg 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 Nordenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordenberg. 58% of Nordenberg men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Nordenberg women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Nordenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Nordenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordenberg 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Nordenberg. 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 112 military records available for the last name Nordenberg. For the veterans among your Nordenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nordenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nordenberg in 1964 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordenberg 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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