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Dorflinger Family History

Dorflinger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Dörflinger): see Doerflinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dorflinger family from?

You can see how Dorflinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorflinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorflinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dorflinger family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorflinger's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dorflinger families in 1891.
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What did your Dorflinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorflinger. 28% of Dorflinger men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Dorflinger women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Weaver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dorflinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorflinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorflinger 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Dorflinger. 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 610 military records available for the last name Dorflinger. For the veterans among your Dorflinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorflinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dorflinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dorflinger in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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