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Newdorf Family History

Newdorf 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: Newborn, Nondorf, Newport, Endorf, Seedorf, Nixdorf, Wendorf, Bendorf

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Where is the Newdorf family from?

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

What did your Newdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Newdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Newdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newdorf 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Newdorf. 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 22 military records available for the last name Newdorf. For the veterans among your Newdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newdorf lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Newdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Newdorf in 1975 was 64, and 50 in 2003.

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