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Oberdoerffer Family History

Oberdoerffer 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: Oberdorf, Overdorff, Oberholtzer, Doerfler, Orendorff, Overdorf

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Where is the Oberdoerffer family from?

You can see how Oberdoerffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberdoerffer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Oberdoerffer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberdoerffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oberdoerffer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Oberdoerffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberdoerffer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Oberdoerffer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oberdoerffer. For the veterans among your Oberdoerffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberdoerffer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Oberdoerffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oberdoerffer in 1979 was 84, and 96 in 1996.

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