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Oringderff Family History

Oringderff 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: Orendorff, Orndorff, Ringer, Grinder, Fringer, Origer, Ringler

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Where is the Oringderff family from?

You can see how Oringderff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oringderff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oringderff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oringderff families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oringderff's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Oringderff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oringderff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oringderff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oringderff. 50% of Oringderff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Oringderff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oringderff 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 Oringderff. 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 104 military records available for the last name Oringderff. For the veterans among your Oringderff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oringderff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oringderff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oringderff in 1965 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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