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Nordland Family History

Nordland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms named with nord ‘north’ + land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’.

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


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Where is the Nordland family from?

You can see how Nordland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nordland families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nordland's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Nordland families in 1911.
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What did your Nordland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nordland. 100% of Nordland 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nordland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordland 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Nordland. 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 521 military records available for the last name Nordland. For the veterans among your Nordland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordland lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Nordland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nordland in 1946 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordland 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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