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Dofner Family History

Dofner 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: Downer, Dooner, Donner, Doner, Dorner, Dohner, Dobner, Dufner, Dormer

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Where is the Dofner family from?

You can see how Dofner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dofner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dofner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dofner families living in Missouri. This was about 89% of all the recorded Dofner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dofner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dofner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dofner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dofner. 100% of Dofner men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Dofner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Dofner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dofner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dofner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dofner. For the veterans among your Dofner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dofner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dofner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dofner in 1966 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dofner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dofner 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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