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Entorf Family History

Entorf 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: Endorf, Ensor, Mentor, Indorf, Centore, Enter, Wendorf, Bendorf

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Where is the Entorf family from?

You can see how Entorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Entorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Entorf families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Entorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Entorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Entorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entorf 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Entorf. 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 65 military records available for the last name Entorf. For the veterans among your Entorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Entorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Entorf in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Entorf 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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