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Uhlendorff Family History

Uhlendorff 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: Ohlendorf, Orendorff, Allendorf, Wendorff, Schoendorf, Hilgendorf

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Where is the Uhlendorff family from?

You can see how Uhlendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlendorff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Uhlendorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Uhlendorff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhlendorff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Uhlendorff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhlendorff 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 91 census records available for the last name Uhlendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlendorff 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Uhlendorff. 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 52 military records available for the last name Uhlendorff. For the veterans among your Uhlendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlendorff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Uhlendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Uhlendorff in 1966 was 78, and 89 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlendorff 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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