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Nordfelt Family History

Nordfelt 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: Nordell, Norden, Kornfeld, Norder, Cordell, Cordwell, Nordahl

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Where is the Nordfelt family from?

You can see how Nordfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordfelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nordfelt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordfelt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nordfelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordfelt 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 Nordfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordfelt. 34% of Nordfelt men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Nordfelt women worked as a Bookkeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordfelt were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeping
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Nordfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Nordfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordfelt 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Nordfelt. 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 95 military records available for the last name Nordfelt. For the veterans among your Nordfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordfelt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nordfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nordfelt in 1961 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordfelt 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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