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Hamdorff Family History

Hamdorff 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: Handorf, Kasdorf, Harloff, Waldorf, Sadoff, Deardorff, Holdorf

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Where is the Hamdorff family from?

You can see how Hamdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamdorff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hamdorff families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hamdorff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hamdorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamdorff 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 Hamdorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hamdorff. 100% of Hamdorff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Hamdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamdorff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hamdorff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hamdorff. For the veterans among your Hamdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamdorff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Hamdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hamdorff in 1980 was 60, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamdorff 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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