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Tindorf Family History

Tindorf 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: Indorf, Tinder, Nondorf, Lindor, Endorf, Steindorf, Handorf, Nixdorf

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Where is the Tindorf family from?

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

There are 29 census records available for the last name Tindorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tindorf 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Tindorf. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tindorf. For the veterans among your Tindorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tindorf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Tindorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tindorf in 1973 was 65, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tindorf 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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