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Nortman Family History

Nortman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nortmann: variant of Nordmann.

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


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Where is the Nortman family from?

You can see how Nortman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nortman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nortman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Nortman families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Nortman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nortman families in 1911.
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What did your Nortman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nortman. 24% of Nortman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Nortman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nortman were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Tailoress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Nortman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nortman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nortman 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Nortman. 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 212 military records available for the last name Nortman. For the veterans among your Nortman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nortman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nortman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nortman in 1962 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nortman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nortman 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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