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Dorndorf Family History

Dorndorf 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: Orndorf, Nondorf, Orendorf, Orndorff, Orndoff, Mondor, Orendorff

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Where is the Dorndorf family from?

You can see how Dorndorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorndorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorndorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dorndorf families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dorndorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dorndorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Dorndorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorndorf 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dorndorf. 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 181 military records available for the last name Dorndorf. For the veterans among your Dorndorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorndorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Dorndorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dorndorf in 1967 was 92, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorndorf 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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