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Waindorff Family History

Waindorff 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: Wendorff, Orendorff, Waldorf, Indorf, Handorf, Wendorf, Walsdorf

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Where is the Waindorff family from?

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

There are 14 census records available for the last name Waindorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waindorff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waindorff. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Waindorff. For the veterans among your Waindorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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