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Findorff Family History

Findorff 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: Indorf, Orndorff, Wendorff, Mundorff, Nondorf, Orendorff, Lindor

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Where is the Findorff family from?

You can see how Findorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Findorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Findorff families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Findorff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Findorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Findorff 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 Findorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Findorff. 43% of Findorff men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Crane Operator
    29%

What Findorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Findorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findorff 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Findorff. 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 145 military records available for the last name Findorff. For the veterans among your Findorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findorff lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Findorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Findorff in 1951 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findorff 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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