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Dorhamer Family History

Dorhamer 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: Dormer, Lothamer, Derhammer, Dorame, Hamer, Mortimer, Derham, Creamer

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Where is the Dorhamer family from?

You can see how Dorhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorhamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorhamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dorhamer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorhamer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dorhamer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Dorhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorhamer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dorhamer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dorhamer. For the veterans among your Dorhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorhamer lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Dorhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dorhamer in 1987 was 100, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorhamer 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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