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Nostrum Family History

Nostrum 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: Ostrum, Norum, Westrum, Mostrom, Ostrem, Nordrum, Bostrom, Norstrom

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Where is the Nostrum family from?

You can see how Nostrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nostrum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nostrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nostrum family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nostrum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nostrum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nostrum 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 Nostrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nostrum. 60% of Nostrum men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Nostrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Nostrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nostrum 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Nostrum. 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 90 military records available for the last name Nostrum. For the veterans among your Nostrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nostrum lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2000, in the United States, Nostrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nostrum in 1941 was 37, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nostrum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nostrum 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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