Nordstrom Family History

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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 1881, the most common Nordstrom occupation in the UK was Bookmaker. 100% of Nordstrom's were Bookmakers.

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  • Bookmaker

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nordstrom ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Nordstrom Historical Records

What Nordstrom family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 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 642 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 1,000 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordstrom 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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