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Nordenstrom Family History

Nordenstrom 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: Nordstrom, Renstrom, Norstrom, Soderstrom, Branstrom, Fernstrom

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Where is the Nordenstrom family from?

You can see how Nordenstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordenstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nordenstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nordenstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nordenstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordenstrom 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 Nordenstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordenstrom. 55% of Nordenstrom men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Plaster
    19%

What Nordenstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Nordenstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordenstrom 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Nordenstrom. 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 98 military records available for the last name Nordenstrom. For the veterans among your Nordenstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordenstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nordenstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nordenstrom in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nordenstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordenstrom 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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