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Nordmann Family History

Nordmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name from German Nord ‘north’ + Middle High German man German Mann ‘man’.

This surname is also found in Denmark.

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


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Where is the Nordmann family from?

You can see how Nordmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nordmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Nordmann families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nordmann's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Nordmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordmann 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 Nordmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nordmann. 100% of Nordmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nordmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordmann 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 Nordmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nordmann. For the veterans among your Nordmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nordmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nordmann in 1962 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordmann 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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