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Nostrand Family History

Nostrand Surname Meaning

Shortened form of Van Nostrand a surname of Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Nostrand family from?

You can see how Nostrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nostrand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nostrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 40 Nostrand families living in New York. This was about 95% of all the recorded Nostrand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nostrand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nostrand 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 Nostrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nostrand. 9% of Nostrand men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Nostrand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nostrand were Farmer and House Wife.

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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

  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Receptionist
    8%
  • House Wife
    8%

What Nostrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Nostrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nostrand 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nostrand. 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 Nostrand. For the veterans among your Nostrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nostrand lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nostrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nostrand in 1956 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nostrand 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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