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Dorfenkel Family History

Dorfenkel 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: Garfinkel, Fraenkel, Frenkel, Drendel, Garfunkel, Kenkel, Dorney

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Where is the Dorfenkel family from?

You can see how Dorfenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorfenkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorfenkel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorfenkel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorfenkel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorfenkel 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 11 census records available for the last name Dorfenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorfenkel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dorfenkel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dorfenkel. For the veterans among your Dorfenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorfenkel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Dorfenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dorfenkel in 1980 was 88, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorfenkel 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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