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Meddendorf Family History

Meddendorf 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: Middendorf, Medendorp, Heckendorf, Mittendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Meddendorf family from?

You can see how Meddendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meddendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meddendorf families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Meddendorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meddendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Meddendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddendorf 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Meddendorf. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meddendorf. For the veterans among your Meddendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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