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Hendorf Family History

Hendorf 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: Endorf, Handorf, Wendorf, Bendorf, Hendry, Hendon, Nondorf, Ohlendorf

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Where is the Hendorf family from?

You can see how Hendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendorf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hendorf family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hendorf's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hendorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hendorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Hendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendorf 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hendorf. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hendorf. For the veterans among your Hendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Hendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hendorf in 1967 was 77, and 79 in 1988.

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