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Dezendorf Family History

Dezendorf 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: Devendorf, Diefendorf, Neuendorf, Ohlendorf, Heckendorf, Devenport

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Where is the Dezendorf family from?

You can see how Dezendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dezendorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dezendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Dezendorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dezendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dezendorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dezendorf 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 Dezendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dezendorf. 34% of Dezendorf men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Dezendorf women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dezendorf were Proprietor and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Contractor
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Dezendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dezendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dezendorf 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Dezendorf. 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 220 military records available for the last name Dezendorf. For the veterans among your Dezendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dezendorf lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dezendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dezendorf in 1956 was 30, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dezendorf 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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