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Nordgulen Family History

Nordgulen 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: Nordgren, Norden, Nordhausen, Nordhagen, Norgren, Nordeen, Nolen

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Where is the Nordgulen family from?

You can see how Nordgulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordgulen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nordgulen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordgulen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nordgulen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordgulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nordgulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordgulen. 50% of Nordgulen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Nordgulen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Nordgulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordgulen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nordgulen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nordgulen. For the veterans among your Nordgulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordgulen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nordgulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nordgulen in 1968 was 86, and 53 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordgulen 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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