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Nordrum Family History

Nordrum Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the five farms in eastern Norway named in Old Norse as Northrheimr (see Nordheim).

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


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Where is the Nordrum family from?

You can see how Nordrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordrum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordrum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Nordrum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nordrum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nordrum families in 1911.
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What did your Nordrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nordrum. 36% of Nordrum 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nordrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordrum 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Nordrum. 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 105 military records available for the last name Nordrum. For the veterans among your Nordrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordrum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nordrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nordrum in 1965 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordrum 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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