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Dorffel Family History

Dorffel 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: Koffel, Dornfeld, Loeffel, Hoeffel, Druffel, Coffel, Duffel, Dorff

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Where is the Dorffel family from?

You can see how Dorffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorffel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dorffel family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorffel's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Dorffel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Dorffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorffel 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Dorffel. 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 178 military records available for the last name Dorffel. For the veterans among your Dorffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorffel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Dorffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dorffel in 1963 was 64, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorffel 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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