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Doreff Family History

Doreff 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: Doroff, Dorff, Dore, Reff, Doren, Dorer, Boroff, Dorey, Streff, Dorf

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Where is the Doreff family from?

You can see how Doreff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doreff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doreff families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doreff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doreff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doreff 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 36 census records available for the last name Doreff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doreff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Doreff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Doreff. For the veterans among your Doreff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doreff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Doreff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Doreff in 1968 was 77, and 93 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doreff 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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