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Nordness Family History

Nordness Surname Meaning

Norwegian: old variant of Nordnes (and in North America probably also an altered form of this).

A habitational name from the common farm name Nordnes ‘northern headland’.

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


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Where is the Nordness family from?

You can see how Nordness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Nordness families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordness's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nordness families in 1911.
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What did your Nordness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordness. 41% of Nordness men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nordness women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordness were Farm Hand and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nordness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordness 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Nordness. 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 247 military records available for the last name Nordness. For the veterans among your Nordness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordness lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nordness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nordness in 1958 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordness 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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