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Owendorff Family History

Owendorff 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, Wendorff, Wendorf, Orendorf, Orndorff, Overdorff

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Owendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owendorff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Owendorff. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Owendorff. For the veterans among your Owendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owendorff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Owendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Owendorff in 1973 was 60, and 63 in 1977.

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