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Attendorn Family History

Attendorn 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: Hattendorf, Altendorf, Mittendorf, Bettendorf, Wittenborn, Ostendorf

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Attendorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attendorn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Attendorn. 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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There are 33 military records available for the last name Attendorn. For the veterans among your Attendorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attendorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Attendorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Attendorn in 1963 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

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