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Evendorf Family History

Evendorf 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: Devendorf, Overdorf, Neuendorf, Endorf, Elmendorf, Wendorf, Bendorf

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Where is the Evendorf family from?

You can see how Evendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Evendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Evendorf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Evendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Evendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evendorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Evendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evendorf 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Evendorf. 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 12 military records available for the last name Evendorf. For the veterans among your Evendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evendorf lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1986, in the United States, Evendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Evendorf in 1984 was 89, and 89 in 1986.

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