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Nordlund Family History

Nordlund Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements nord ‘north’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Nordlund family from?

You can see how Nordlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Nordlund families living in Massachusetts. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nordlund's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nordlund families in 1880.
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What did your Nordlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordlund. 29% of Nordlund men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Nordlund women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordlund were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Nordlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nordlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordlund 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordlund. 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 634 military records available for the last name Nordlund. For the veterans among your Nordlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordlund lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Nordlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nordlund in 1942 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordlund 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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