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Nordin Family History

Nordin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name formed with nord ‘north’ + the adjectival suffix -in

a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

Compare Nordeen and Norden.

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


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Where is the Nordin family from?

You can see how Nordin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nordin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Nordin families living in Alberta. This was about 47% of all the recorded Nordin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nordin families in 1911.
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What did your Nordin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nordin. 66% of Nordin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nordin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    66%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Nordin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Nordin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordin 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nordin. For the veterans among your Nordin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nordin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nordin in 1952 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordin 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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