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Elmendorf Family History

Elmendorf Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from a village so named in the province of Oldenburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elmendorf family from?

You can see how Elmendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmendorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 52 Elmendorf families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Elmendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elmendorf families in 1840.
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What did your Elmendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elmendorf. 17% of Elmendorf men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Elmendorf women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elmendorf were Salesman and Machine 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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

What Elmendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Elmendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmendorf 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Elmendorf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elmendorf. For the veterans among your Elmendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmendorf lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Elmendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elmendorf in 1954 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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