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Dorffner Family History

Dorffner 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: Hoffner, Hoeffner, Offner, Dorner, Deffner, Duffner, Dormer, Horner

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Where is the Dorffner family from?

You can see how Dorffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorffner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorffner family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorffner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dorffner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorffner 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 30 census records available for the last name Dorffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorffner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dorffner. 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 41 military records available for the last name Dorffner. For the veterans among your Dorffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorffner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1986, in the United States, Dorffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dorffner in 1981 was 66, and 71 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorffner 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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