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Sindorf Family History

Sindorf 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: Indorf, Nondorf, Sindoni, Lindor, Endorf, Steindorf, Sinder, Sandor

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Where is the Sindorf family from?

You can see how Sindorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sindorf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sindorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Sindorf family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sindorf's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Sindorf families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sindorf 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 Sindorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sindorf. 34% of Sindorf men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sindorf women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Janitor
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Sindorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sindorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sindorf 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sindorf. 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 210 military records available for the last name Sindorf. For the veterans among your Sindorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sindorf lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sindorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sindorf in 1952 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sindorf 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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