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Dondorf Family History

Dondorf 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: Nondorf, Mondor, Dundore, Endorf, Indorf, Holdorf, Handorf, Mundorf

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Where is the Dondorf family from?

You can see how Dondorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dondorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dondorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dondorf families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dondorf's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Dondorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Dondorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dondorf 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Dondorf. 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 150 military records available for the last name Dondorf. For the veterans among your Dondorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dondorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Dondorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dondorf in 1970 was 78, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dondorf 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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