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Allendorf Family History

Allendorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of ten or more places called Allendorf.

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


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Where is the Allendorf family from?

You can see how Allendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allendorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Allendorf families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Allendorf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Allendorf families in 1911.
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What did your Allendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allendorf. 36% of Allendorf men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Allendorf women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allendorf were Labor and 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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Allendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allendorf 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Allendorf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Allendorf. For the veterans among your Allendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allendorf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Allendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Allendorf in 1958 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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