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Orndoff Family History

Orndoff Surname Meaning

Variant of Orendorff a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orndoff family from?

You can see how Orndoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orndoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orndoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Orndoff families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Orndoff's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Orndoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orndoff 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 Orndoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orndoff. 28% of Orndoff men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Orndoff women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orndoff were Labor and 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • House Wife
    14%
  • Laundress
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Orndoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orndoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orndoff 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Orndoff. 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 880 military records available for the last name Orndoff. For the veterans among your Orndoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orndoff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Orndoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Orndoff in 1950 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orndoff 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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