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Warndorf Family History

Warndorf 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: Waldorf, Handorf, Wendorf, Walsdorf, Orndorf, Wander, Kasdorf, Warner

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Where is the Warndorf family from?

You can see how Warndorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warndorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Warndorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Warndorf family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Warndorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Warndorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warndorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Warndorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Warndorf. 50% of Warndorf men worked as an Elevator Operator and 100% of Warndorf women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    50%
  • Motorman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Warndorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Warndorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warndorf 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Warndorf. 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 32 military records available for the last name Warndorf. For the veterans among your Warndorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warndorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Warndorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Warndorf in 1963 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warndorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warndorf 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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