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Where is the Dorf family from?

You can see how Dorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dorf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorf families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dorf. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Dorf. For the veterans among your Dorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorf lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Dorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dorf in 1949 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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Dorf Family History