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Nottorf Family History

Nottorf 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: Bottorf, Pottorf, Notter, Nondorf, Holtorf, Bottorff, Pottorff, Otter

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Where is the Nottorf family from?

You can see how Nottorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nottorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nottorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nottorf families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Nottorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nottorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Nottorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nottorf 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Nottorf. 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 35 military records available for the last name Nottorf. For the veterans among your Nottorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nottorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Nottorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nottorf in 1965 was 75, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nottorf 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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