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Orendoff Family History

Orendoff 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: Orendorff, Orendorf, Orndoff, Orndorff, Orndorf, Orloff, Medoff

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Where is the Orendoff family from?

You can see how Orendoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orendoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orendoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Orendoff families living in Kansas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Orendoff's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Orendoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Orendoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orendoff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Orendoff. 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 77 military records available for the last name Orendoff. For the veterans among your Orendoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orendoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Orendoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orendoff in 1972 was 43, and 1 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orendoff 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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