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Nordhagen Name Meaning

Norwegian: from a frequent farm name composed of nord ‘north’ + hagen the definite singular form of hage ‘enclosed pasture’.

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


Similar surnames: Nordhausen, Rehagen, Norden, Nordhaus, Norder, Verhagen, Von Haden

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Where is the Nordhagen family from?

You can see how Nordhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordhagen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nordhagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Nordhagen families living in Montana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nordhagen's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Nordhagen families in 1920.
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What did your Nordhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordhagen. 43% of Nordhagen men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Common Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Nordhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordhagen 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Nordhagen. 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 145 military records available for the last name Nordhagen. For the veterans among your Nordhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordhagen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nordhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nordhagen in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

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