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Avendorph Family History

Avendorph Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lavender, Davenport, Abendroth, Randolph, Amendola, Arensdorf

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Where is the Avendorph family from?

You can see how Avendorph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avendorph family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Avendorph family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Avendorph's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Avendorph families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avendorph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Avendorph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avendorph 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Avendorph. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Avendorph. For the veterans among your Avendorph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avendorph lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Avendorph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Avendorph in 1970 was 62, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avendorph 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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