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Olendorff Family History

Olendorff 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, Ohlendorf, Orendorf, Orndorff, Overdorff, Wendorff

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Where is the Olendorff family from?

You can see how Olendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olendorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Olendorff families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Olendorff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Olendorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olendorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olendorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olendorff. 60% of Olendorff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Olendorff women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Olendorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Olendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olendorff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Olendorff. 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 25 military records available for the last name Olendorff. For the veterans among your Olendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olendorff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Olendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olendorff in 1961 was 43, and 99 in 2004.

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