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Clandorf Family History

Clandorf 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: Glandorf, Landor, Handorf, Lander, Kasdorf, Lando, Claytor, Chander

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Where is the Clandorf family from?

You can see how Clandorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clandorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Clandorf family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clandorf's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Clandorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clandorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clandorf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Clandorf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Clandorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clandorf 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 Clandorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Clandorf. For the veterans among your Clandorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clandorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Clandorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clandorf in 1967 was 84, and 66 in 2001.

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