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Oldendorf Family History

Oldendorf 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: Ohlendorf, Altendorf, Ostendorf, Elmendorf, Allendorf, Orendorf

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Where is the Oldendorf family from?

You can see how Oldendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oldendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Oldendorf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldendorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oldendorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldendorf 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 Oldendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oldendorf. 43% of Oldendorf men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Oldendorf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oldendorf were Carpenter and Clerk(sales).

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk(sales)
    25%

What Oldendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oldendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldendorf 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Oldendorf. 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 583 military records available for the last name Oldendorf. For the veterans among your Oldendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldendorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oldendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oldendorf in 1964 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldendorf 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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