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Niendorff Family History

Niendorff 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: Orendorff, Wendorff, Nondorf, Niehoff, Neuendorf, Endorf, Indorf

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Where is the Niendorff family from?

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

There are 357 census records available for the last name Niendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niendorff 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Niendorff. 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 38 military records available for the last name Niendorff. For the veterans among your Niendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niendorff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Niendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Niendorff in 1968 was 89, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niendorff 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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