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Nordenfelt Family History

Nordenfelt 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, Kornfeld, Sonnenfeld, Greenfeld, Ehrenfeld, Dornfeld

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Where is the Nordenfelt family from?

You can see how Nordenfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordenfelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nordenfelt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordenfelt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nordenfelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordenfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Nordenfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordenfelt 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Nordenfelt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Nordenfelt. For the veterans among your Nordenfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordenfelt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Nordenfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nordenfelt in 1978 was 70, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordenfelt 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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