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Nordmann Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name from German Nord ‘north’ + Middle High German man German Mann ‘man’. This surname is also found in Denmark.

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


Similar surnames: Nordman, Norman, Portmann, Borgmann, Wortmann, Redmann, Nordmark

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Where is the Nordmann family from?

You can see how Nordmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nordmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Nordmann families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nordmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nordmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nordmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nordmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nordmann. 30% of Nordmann men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nordmann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nordmann were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nordmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordmann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nordmann. For the veterans among your Nordmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nordmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nordmann in 1962 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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