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Gudorf Family History

Gudorf 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: Tudor, Rudolf, Endorf, Indorf, Dorf, Mundorf, Burdorf, Dore, Guo

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Where is the Gudorf family from?

You can see how Gudorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gudorf families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gudorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gudorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudorf. 50% of Gudorf men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Gudorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudorf 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gudorf. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gudorf. For the veterans among your Gudorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudorf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gudorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gudorf in 1971 was 67, and 57 in 2003.

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