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Weindorff Family History

Weindorff 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: Wendorff, Wendorf, Reisdorf, Orendorff, Endorf, Steindorf, Indorf

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Where is the Weindorff family from?

You can see how Weindorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weindorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Weindorff families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weindorff's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Weindorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weindorff 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 Weindorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weindorff. 50% of Weindorff men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Weindorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Weindorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weindorff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Weindorff. 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 16 military records available for the last name Weindorff. For the veterans among your Weindorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weindorff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Weindorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weindorff in 1965 was 81, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weindorff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weindorff 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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