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Dorfeld Family History

Dorfeld 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: Dornfeld, Kornfeld, Hosfeld, Corfield, Orfield, Denfeld, Merfeld

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Where is the Dorfeld family from?

You can see how Dorfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dorfeld families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dorfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Dorfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorfeld. 100% of Dorfeld men worked as a Musician.

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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

  • Musician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Dorfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorfeld 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dorfeld. 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 133 military records available for the last name Dorfeld. For the veterans among your Dorfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dorfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dorfeld in 1966 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorfeld 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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