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Elemdorf Family History

Elemdorf 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: Elmendorf, Ohlendorf, Oberdorf, Overdorf, Elsmore, Altendorf, Elmore

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Where is the Elemdorf family from?

You can see how Elemdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elemdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elemdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Elemdorf families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elemdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elemdorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Elemdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elemdorf 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 immigration records available for the last name Elemdorf. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elemdorf. For the veterans among your Elemdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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