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Namendorf Family History

Namendorf 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: Neuendorf, Elmendorf, Sagendorf, Amendola, Arensdorf, Nondorf

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Where is the Namendorf family from?

You can see how Namendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Namendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Namendorf family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Namendorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Namendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Namendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namendorf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Namendorf. 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 40 military records available for the last name Namendorf. For the veterans among your Namendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namendorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Namendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Namendorf in 1969 was 78, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namendorf 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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