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Nordstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Nordström): ornamental name composed of the elements nord ‘north’ + ström ‘river’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Norstrom, Forstrom, Borgstrom, Lofstrom, Bostrom, Fernstrom, Ostrom

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Nordstrom Family Origin

Where is the Nordstrom family from?

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You can see how Nordstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordstrom families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nordstrom families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Nordstrom's in the UK. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Nordstrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Nordstrom Family Occupations

What did your Nordstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner General Labourer Bel Heavy Worke and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Nordstrom. 17% of Nordstrom men worked as a Coal Miner General Labourer Bel Heavy Worke and 47% of Nordstrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordstrom were House Or Shipyard Joiner and Domestic Maid

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Coal Miner General Labourer Bel Heavy Worke
    17%
  • Coal Miner Putter Below Heavy Work
    17%
  • General Labourer (heavy Worker
    17%
  • House Or Shipyard Joiner
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    47%
  • Boardinghouse Keeper
    7%
  • Cleaner L C C
    7%
  • Domestic Maid
    7%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Nordstrom Historical Records

What Nordstrom family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Nordstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordstrom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordstrom. 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 Card

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Nordstrom. For the veterans among your Nordstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nordstrom Life Expectancy

What is the average Nordstrom lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nordstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nordstrom in 1950 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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