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Hondorf Family History

Hondorf 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: Nondorf, Holdorf, Handorf, Honore, Honor, Mondor, Holtorf, Endorf

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Where is the Hondorf family from?

You can see how Hondorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hondorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hondorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Hondorf families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hondorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hondorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hondorf 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 Hondorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hondorf. 43% of Hondorf men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Hondorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hondorf 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hondorf. 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 88 military records available for the last name Hondorf. For the veterans among your Hondorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hondorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hondorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hondorf in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hondorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hondorf 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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