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Ladendorf Family History

Ladendorf 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: Langendorf, Sagendorf, Lavender, Arensdorf, Middendorf, Lamendola

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Where is the Ladendorf family from?

You can see how Ladendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ladendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ladendorf families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ladendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ladendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ladendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ladendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ladendorf. 47% of Ladendorf men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ladendorf women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ladendorf were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Printer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ladendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladendorf 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Ladendorf. 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 355 military records available for the last name Ladendorf. For the veterans among your Ladendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladendorf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ladendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ladendorf in 1961 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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