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Nordhaus Family History

Nordhaus Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived at the ‘north house’ or a habitational name from a place so named.

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


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Where is the Nordhaus family from?

You can see how Nordhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordhaus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Nordhaus families living in Iowa. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nordhaus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nordhaus families in 1880.
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What did your Nordhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordhaus. 34% of Nordhaus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Assembler
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Traveling Salesman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Nordhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordhaus 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Nordhaus. 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 247 military records available for the last name Nordhaus. For the veterans among your Nordhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordhaus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nordhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nordhaus in 1959 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordhaus 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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