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Aldendorf Family History

Aldendorf 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: Altendorf, Allendorf, Elmendorf, Arensdorf, Middendorf, Ohlendorf

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Where is the Aldendorf family from?

You can see how Aldendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aldendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Aldendorf families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Aldendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Aldendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldendorf 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 Aldendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aldendorf. 100% of Aldendorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Aldendorf women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Aldendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Aldendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldendorf 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Aldendorf. 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 51 military records available for the last name Aldendorf. For the veterans among your Aldendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldendorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Aldendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Aldendorf in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aldendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldendorf 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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