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Nortemann Family History

Nortemann 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: Portmann, Ortmann, Bornemann, Wortmann, Nordmann, Fortmann, Normann

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Where is the Nortemann family from?

You can see how Nortemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nortemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nortemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nortemann families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nortemann's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Nortemann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Nortemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nortemann 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 Nortemann. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nortemann. For the veterans among your Nortemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nortemann lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Nortemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nortemann in 1944 was 28, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nortemann 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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