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Dophan Family History

Dophan 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: Mohan, Dorman, Dolman, Doman, Kochan, Domian, Rohan, Topham, Forhan

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Where is the Dophan family from?

You can see how Dophan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dophan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dophan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dophan families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dophan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dophan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dophan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dophan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dophan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dophan. For the veterans among your Dophan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dophan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Dophan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dophan in 1976 was 71, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dophan 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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