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Nordell Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element nord ‘north’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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


Similar surnames: Norrell, Norell, Torell, Forsell, Norden, Nordwall, Norder, Bodell

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Where is the Nordell family from?

You can see how Nordell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nordell family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nordell's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Nordell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nordell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nordell. 100% of Nordell 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nordell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 504 military records available for the last name Nordell. For the veterans among your Nordell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nordell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nordell in 1953 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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