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Nordgren Family History

Nordgren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements nord ‘north’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Nordgren family from?

You can see how Nordgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nordgren families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordgren's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nordgren families in 1891.
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What did your Nordgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordgren. 20% of Nordgren men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Nordgren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordgren were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Maid
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nordgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordgren 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordgren. 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 780 military records available for the last name Nordgren. For the veterans among your Nordgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordgren lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Nordgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nordgren in 1940 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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