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Dohrwardt Family History

Dohrwardt 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: Dorward, Dorwart, Ehrhardt, Forward, Borgwardt, Borgardt, Howard

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Where is the Dohrwardt family from?

You can see how Dohrwardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohrwardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dohrwardt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohrwardt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dohrwardt families in 1920.
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What did your Dohrwardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dohrwardt. 60% of Dohrwardt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Dohrwardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Dohrwardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohrwardt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dohrwardt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dohrwardt. For the veterans among your Dohrwardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohrwardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dohrwardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dohrwardt in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

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