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Gindorf Family History

Gindorf 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, Nondorf, Lindor, Endorf, Handorf, Nixdorf, Mundorf, Gilsdorf

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Where is the Gindorf family from?

You can see how Gindorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gindorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gindorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gindorf families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gindorf's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gindorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gindorf 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 Gindorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gindorf. 72% of Gindorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gindorf women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gindorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Gindorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gindorf 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gindorf. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gindorf. For the veterans among your Gindorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gindorf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gindorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gindorf in 1966 was 79, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gindorf 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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