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Menendorf Family History

Menendorf 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: Neuendorf, Medendorp, Devendorf, Menendez, Diefendorf, Middendorf

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Where is the Menendorf family from?

You can see how Menendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menendorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Menendorf families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Menendorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Menendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Menendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menendorf 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Menendorf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Menendorf. For the veterans among your Menendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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