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Deardorf Family History

Deardorf 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: Deardorff, Deardurff, Dearmore, Dearborn, Kasdorf, Dearmond, Reisdorf

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Where is the Deardorf family from?

You can see how Deardorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deardorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deardorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Deardorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Deardorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deardorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deardorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deardorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deardorf. 27% of Deardorf men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Deardorf women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deardorf were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    20%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Deardorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deardorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deardorf 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Deardorf. 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 256 military records available for the last name Deardorf. For the veterans among your Deardorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deardorf lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Deardorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deardorf in 1953 was 52, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deardorf 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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