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Dorft Family History

Dorft 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: Dorst, Dort, Dorf, Dorff, Dore, Donat, Mort, Port, Ort, Fort

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Where is the Dorft family from?

You can see how Dorft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dorft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dorft families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorft 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 25 census records available for the last name Dorft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorft 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dorft. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dorft. For the veterans among your Dorft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorft lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorft 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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