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Doerfus Family History

Doerfus Surname 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: Dreyfus, Derus, Darius, Fergus, Doris, Debus, Doerfler, Delfs, Moers

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Where is the Doerfus family from?

You can see how Doerfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerfus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Doerfus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Doerfus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doerfus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Doerfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerfus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doerfus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Doerfus. For the veterans among your Doerfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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