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Northerns Family History

Northerns 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: Northern, Northen, Northrup, Northey, Nethers, Worthen, Northrop

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Where is the Northerns family from?

You can see how Northerns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northerns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Northerns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Northerns families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Northerns's in USA. New York had the highest population of Northerns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Northerns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northerns 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Northerns. 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 4 military records available for the last name Northerns. For the veterans among your Northerns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northerns lifespan?

Average Northerns life expectancy in 1993 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northerns 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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