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Nordens Family History

Nordens 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: Norden, Torrens, Cordes, Norder, Worden, Morden, Bordes, Kordes

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Where is the Nordens family from?

You can see how Nordens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nordens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nordens family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nordens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Nordens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordens 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nordens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nordens. For the veterans among your Nordens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Nordens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nordens in 1970 was 80, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordens 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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