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Elmendorp Family History

Elmendorp 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: Elmendorf, Ellender, Altendorf, Medendorp, Wellendorf, Allendorf

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Where is the Elmendorp family from?

You can see how Elmendorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmendorp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elmendorp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elmendorp family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmendorp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elmendorp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmendorp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Elmendorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmendorp 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Elmendorp. 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 18 military records available for the last name Elmendorp. For the veterans among your Elmendorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmendorp lifespan?

Average Elmendorp life expectancy in 1979 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elmendorp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmendorp 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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