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Niendorf Family History

Niendorf 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, Neuendorf, Endorf, Indorf, Nixdorf, Wendorf, Bendorf

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Where is the Niendorf family from?

You can see how Niendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niendorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Niendorf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Niendorf families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Niendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niendorf 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 Niendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niendorf. 59% of Niendorf 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
    59%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Foreman
    17%

What Niendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niendorf 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Niendorf. 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 511 military records available for the last name Niendorf. For the veterans among your Niendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niendorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Niendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Niendorf in 1964 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niendorf 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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