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Jandorf Family History

Jandorf 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: Handorf, Kasdorf, Nondorf, Janoff, Waldorf, Endorf, Landor, Indorf

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Where is the Jandorf family from?

You can see how Jandorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jandorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jandorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jandorf family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jandorf's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jandorf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jandorf 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 Jandorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jandorf. 100% of Jandorf men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Jandorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Jandorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jandorf 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Jandorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Jandorf. For the veterans among your Jandorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jandorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jandorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jandorf in 1962 was 90, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jandorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jandorf 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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