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Nordlow Family History

Nordlow 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: Wardlow, Orlow, Worlow, Goodlow, Gordon, Norden, Barlow, Nord, Cordon

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Where is the Nordlow family from?

You can see how Nordlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Nordlow families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordlow's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nordlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordlow 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 Nordlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordlow. 100% of Nordlow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nordlow women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Nordlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Nordlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordlow 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nordlow. 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 29 military records available for the last name Nordlow. For the veterans among your Nordlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nordlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nordlow in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nordlow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordlow 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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