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Neuendorff Family History

Neuendorff 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: Neuendorf, Orendorff, Wendorff, Mundorff, Devendorf, Diefendorf

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Where is the Neuendorff family from?

You can see how Neuendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuendorff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neuendorff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Neuendorff families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Neuendorff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neuendorff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neuendorff 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 Neuendorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neuendorff. 72% of Neuendorff men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Operator
    72%
  • Farm Helper
    29%

What Neuendorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neuendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuendorff 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Neuendorff. 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 624 military records available for the last name Neuendorff. For the veterans among your Neuendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuendorff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neuendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neuendorff in 1963 was 68, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neuendorff 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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