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Orsendorf Family History

Orsendorf 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: Orendorf, Ohlendorf, Orendorff, Ostendorf, Orndorf, Arensdorf

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Where is the Orsendorf family from?

You can see how Orsendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orsendorf family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsendorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orsendorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Orsendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsendorf 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Orsendorf. 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 military records available for the last name Orsendorf. For the veterans among your Orsendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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