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Nordon Family History

Nordon Surname Meaning

see Northen. see Norden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nordon family from?

You can see how Nordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nordon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Nordon families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Nordon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nordon families in 1911.
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What did your Nordon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordon. 60% of Nordon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nordon women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordon were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordon 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Nordon. 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 380 military records available for the last name Nordon. For the veterans among your Nordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nordon in 1956 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordon 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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