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Mendorff Family History

Mendorff 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: Wendorff, Mundorff, Medoff, Orendorff, Endorf, Mundorf, Wendorf

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Where is the Mendorff family from?

You can see how Mendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendorff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mendorff families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mendorff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mendorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mendorff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendorff 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mendorff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mendorff. For the veterans among your Mendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendorff lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Mendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mendorff in 1987 was 85, and 63 in 2000.

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