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Nanndorf Family History

Nanndorf 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: Nondorf, Handorf, Kasdorf, Van Dorn, Waldorf, Langendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Nanndorf family from?

You can see how Nanndorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanndorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanndorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nanndorf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanndorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nanndorf families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Nanndorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanndorf 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nanndorf. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nanndorf. For the veterans among your Nanndorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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