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Doffert Family History

Doffert 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: Hoffert, Duffer, Hoffart, Offer, Coffer, Leffert, Dobbert, Daffern

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Where is the Doffert family from?

You can see how Doffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doffert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Doffert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Doffert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doffert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doffert 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 71 census records available for the last name Doffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doffert 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Doffert. 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 19 military records available for the last name Doffert. For the veterans among your Doffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doffert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Doffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Doffert in 1975 was 75, and 88 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doffert 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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