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Orndorf Family History

Orndorf Surname Meaning

Variant of Orendorff a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orndorf family from?

You can see how Orndorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orndorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orndorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Orndorf family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Orndorf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orndorf families in 1911.
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What did your Orndorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orndorf. 27% of Orndorf men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Orndorf women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orndorf were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Orndorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orndorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orndorf 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Orndorf. 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 380 military records available for the last name Orndorf. For the veterans among your Orndorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orndorf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Orndorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Orndorf in 1955 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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