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Dendorfer Family History

Dendorfer 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: Arndorfer, Denoyer, Dundore, Dendinger, Endorf, Emmendorfer

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Where is the Dendorfer family from?

You can see how Dendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dendorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dendorfer families living in Colorado. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dendorfer's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Dendorfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dendorfer 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 73 census records available for the last name Dendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dendorfer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dendorfer. 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 165 military records available for the last name Dendorfer. For the veterans among your Dendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dendorfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dendorfer in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dendorfer 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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