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Emendorfer Family History

Emendorfer 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: Emmendorfer, Arndorfer, Elmendorf, Orendorff, Kochendorfer, Mendler

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Where is the Emendorfer family from?

You can see how Emendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emendorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Emendorfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Emendorfer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Emendorfer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Emendorfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emendorfer 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 Emendorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emendorfer. 100% of Emendorfer men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Emendorfer women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Emendorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Emendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emendorfer 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Emendorfer. 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 117 military records available for the last name Emendorfer. For the veterans among your Emendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emendorfer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Emendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Emendorfer in 1965 was 59, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emendorfer 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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