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Namtvedt Family History

Namtvedt Surname 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: Tvedt, Hotvedt, Kamradt, Lambert, Nave, Gantert, Naves, Natvig

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Namtvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namtvedt 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Namtvedt. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Namtvedt. For the veterans among your Namtvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namtvedt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Namtvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Namtvedt in 1963 was 77, and 69 in 2002.

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