This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Oberdoerfer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Oberdoerfer Family History

Oberdoerfer 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: Oberdorf, Oberholtzer, Overdorf, Verderber, Obermeyer, Oberholzer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Oberdoerfer family from?

You can see how Oberdoerfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberdoerfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberdoerfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Oberdoerfer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberdoerfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oberdoerfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberdoerfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Oberdoerfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Oberdoerfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberdoerfer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Oberdoerfer

Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Oberdoerfer. 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.

View all Oberdoerfer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Oberdoerfer. For the veterans among your Oberdoerfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oberdoerfer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oberdoerfer family history

Discover More

What is the average Oberdoerfer lifespan?

Average Oberdoerfer life expectancy in 1981 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberdoerfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberdoerfer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oberdoerfer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial