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Evendorff Family History

Evendorff Name 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: Orendorff, Overdorff, Wendorff, Devendorf, Overdorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Evendorff family from?

You can see how Evendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evendorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Evendorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Evendorff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Evendorff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Evendorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evendorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evendorff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Evendorff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Evendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evendorff 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Evendorff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Evendorff. For the veterans among your Evendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evendorff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Evendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Evendorff in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 1979.

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