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Nordal Family History

Nordal Name 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: Nordahl, Nodal, Nordan, Jordal, Norman, Norden, Jordan, Nord, Korda

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Where is the Nordal family from?

You can see how Nordal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nordal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Nordal families living in Manitoba. This was about 72% of all the recorded Nordal's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nordal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nordal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nordal. 73% of Nordal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Trackman
    17%
  • Labourer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nordal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordal 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Nordal. 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 47 military records available for the last name Nordal. For the veterans among your Nordal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Nordal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nordal in 1961 was 50, and 77 in 2003.

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