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Dopher Family History

Dopher 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: Dosher, Sopher, Copher, Dormer, Kopper, Hopper, Kocher, Doster, Dover

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Where is the Dopher family from?

You can see how Dopher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dopher family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dopher family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Dopher's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Dopher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dopher 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 44 census records available for the last name Dopher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dopher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dopher. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dopher. For the veterans among your Dopher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dopher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Dopher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dopher in 1975 was 54, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dopher 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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