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Wahrendorff Family History

Wahrendorff 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, Arensdorf, Schoendorf, Ohlendorf, Hattendorf

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Where is the Wahrendorff family from?

You can see how Wahrendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahrendorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wahrendorff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wahrendorff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wahrendorff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Wahrendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahrendorff 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wahrendorff. 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 330 military records available for the last name Wahrendorff. For the veterans among your Wahrendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahrendorff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wahrendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wahrendorff in 1966 was 77, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahrendorff 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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