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Nordenskjold Family History

Nordenskjold 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, Sorenson, Brunsvold, Groenewold, Nordell, Nordholm, Mortenson

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Where is the Nordenskjold family from?

You can see how Nordenskjold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordenskjold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nordenskjold family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordenskjold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nordenskjold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordenskjold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Nordenskjold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordenskjold 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Nordenskjold. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nordenskjold. For the veterans among your Nordenskjold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordenskjold lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Nordenskjold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nordenskjold in 1958 was 40, and 84 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordenskjold 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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