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Norlander Family History

Norlander Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements norr ‘north’ or nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + -lander a hybrid suffix from land ‘land’ and -ander derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Nylander, Sjolander, Molander, Bolander, Norland, Olander, Englander

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Where is the Norlander family from?

You can see how Norlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norlander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Norlander families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Norlander's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Norlander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norlander. 25% of Norlander men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Norlander women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norlander were Salesman and Servant. .

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Servant
    34%
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What Norlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norlander 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Norlander. 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 400 military records available for the last name Norlander. For the veterans among your Norlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norlander lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Norlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Norlander in 1960 was 54, and 65 in 2003.

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