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Oldendorff Family History

Oldendorff 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, Ohlendorf, Altendorf, Ostendorf, Elmendorf, Allendorf

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Where is the Oldendorff family from?

You can see how Oldendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldendorff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldendorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oldendorff families living in Oregon. This was about 53% of all the recorded Oldendorff's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Oldendorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldendorff 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 192 census records available for the last name Oldendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldendorff 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Oldendorff. 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 24 military records available for the last name Oldendorff. For the veterans among your Oldendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldendorff lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Oldendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oldendorff in 1986 was 81, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldendorff 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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