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Residorf Family History

Residorf 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: Reisdorf, Kasdorf, Reliford, Arensdorf, Reider, Bergdorf, Resnikoff

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Where is the Residorf family from?

You can see how Residorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Residorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Residorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Residorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Residorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Residorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Residorf 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 Residorf. 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 4 military records available for the last name Residorf. For the veterans among your Residorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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