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Sudendorf Family History

Sudendorf 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: Sagendorf, Middendorf, Schoendorf, Ohlendorf, Altendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Sudendorf family from?

You can see how Sudendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudendorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sudendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sudendorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sudendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sudendorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sudendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Sudendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudendorf 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sudendorf. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sudendorf. For the veterans among your Sudendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudendorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Sudendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sudendorf in 1970 was 90, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sudendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sudendorf 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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