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Gandorf Family History

Gandorf 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, Glandorf, Gander, Kasdorf, Nondorf, Waldorf, Gandara, Endorf

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Where is the Gandorf family from?

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

What did your Gandorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gandorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandorf 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gandorf. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gandorf. For the veterans among your Gandorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gandorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gandorf in 1970 was 73, and 82 in 2001.

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