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Underdonk Family History

Underdonk Name 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: Onderdonk, Underdown, Anderson, Enderson, Underwood, Underdahl

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Where is the Underdonk family from?

You can see how Underdonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underdonk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Underdonk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Underdonk families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Underdonk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Underdonk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Underdonk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Underdonk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Isoner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Underdonk. 43% of Underdonk men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Underdonk women worked as an Isoner. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Isoner
    100%
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What Underdonk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Underdonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underdonk 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Underdonk. 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 121 military records available for the last name Underdonk. For the veterans among your Underdonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underdonk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Underdonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Underdonk in 1968 was 60, and 62 in 2004.

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