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Doernhoefer Family History

Doernhoefer 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: Kelnhofer, Dudenhoeffer, Steinhofer, Doerner, Koerner, Derner

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Where is the Doernhoefer family from?

You can see how Doernhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doernhoefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doernhoefer families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doernhoefer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Doernhoefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doernhoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Doernhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doernhoefer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Doernhoefer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Doernhoefer. For the veterans among your Doernhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doernhoefer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Doernhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doernhoefer in 1976 was 67, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doernhoefer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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