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Orendorf Family History

Orendorf Surname Meaning

Variant of Orendorff a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orendorf family from?

You can see how Orendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orendorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Orendorf families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Orendorf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orendorf families in 1911.
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What did your Orendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orendorf. 35% of Orendorf men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Orendorf women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orendorf were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Orendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orendorf 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Orendorf. 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 310 military records available for the last name Orendorf. For the veterans among your Orendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orendorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Orendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orendorf in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orendorf 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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