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Nordstrom Family History

Nordstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Nordström): ornamental name composed of the elements nord ‘north’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Nordstrom family from?

You can see how Nordstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nordstrom families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Nordstrom's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Nordstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Nordstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nordstrom. 100% of Nordstrom 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 24,000 census records available for the last name Nordstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordstrom 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordstrom. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Nordstrom. For the veterans among your Nordstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordstrom lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nordstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nordstrom in 1950 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordstrom 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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