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Maxdorf Family History

Maxdorf 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: Kasdorf, Waldorf, Madore, Handorf, Madoff, Nixdorf, Mundorf, Batdorf

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Where is the Maxdorf family from?

You can see how Maxdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maxdorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maxdorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Maxdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxdorf 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maxdorf. 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 Maxdorf. For the veterans among your Maxdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxdorf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1973, in the United States, Maxdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Maxdorf in 1971 was 83, and 80 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxdorf 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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