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Ovendorf Family History

Ovendorf 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: Overdorf, Orendorf, Ohlendorf, Oberdorf, Orendorff, Endorf, Ostendorf

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Where is the Ovendorf family from?

You can see how Ovendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovendorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ovendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ovendorf family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovendorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ovendorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovendorf 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 90 census records available for the last name Ovendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovendorf 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 Ovendorf. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ovendorf. For the veterans among your Ovendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovendorf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Ovendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ovendorf in 1972 was 57, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovendorf 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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