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Issendorf Family History

Issendorf 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: Ostendorf, Tessendorf, Diefendorf, Middendorf, Ohlendorf, Hilgendorf

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Where is the Issendorf family from?

You can see how Issendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Issendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Issendorf families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Issendorf's in USA. California had the highest population of Issendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issendorf 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 Issendorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Issendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Issendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issendorf 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Issendorf. 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 39 military records available for the last name Issendorf. For the veterans among your Issendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issendorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Issendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Issendorf in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Issendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issendorf 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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