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Dandorf Family History

Dandorf 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: Handorf, Kasdorf, Danoff, Nondorf, Dando, Waldorf, Dundore, Endorf

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Where is the Dandorf family from?

You can see how Dandorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dandorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dandorf families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dandorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dandorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dandorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dandorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Dandorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandorf 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dandorf. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dandorf. For the veterans among your Dandorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dandorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dandorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dandorf in 1967 was 70, and 58 in 2002.

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