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Begendorf Family History

Begendorf 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: Bettendorf, Neuendorf, Beckendorf, Sagendorf, Bendorf, Devendorf

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Where is the Begendorf family from?

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

What did your Begendorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Begendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Begendorf 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Begendorf. 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 81 military records available for the last name Begendorf. For the veterans among your Begendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Begendorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Begendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Begendorf in 1970 was 84, and 75 in 1999.

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