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Gindorff Family History

Gindorff 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: Indorf, Orndorff, Wendorff, Mundorff, Nondorf, Orendorff, Lindor

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Where is the Gindorff family from?

You can see how Gindorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gindorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gindorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gindorff families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gindorff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gindorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gindorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gindorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gindorff. 100% of Gindorff men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Gindorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gindorff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gindorff. 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 107 military records available for the last name Gindorff. For the veterans among your Gindorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gindorff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gindorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gindorff in 1958 was 63, and 58 in 2003.

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