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Dorhmann Family History

Dorhmann 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: Dorman, Dorfman, Borgmann, Portmann, Ohmann, Lochmann, Ortmann

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Where is the Dorhmann family from?

You can see how Dorhmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorhmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorhmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dorhmann families living in Iowa. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dorhmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dorhmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorhmann 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 101 census records available for the last name Dorhmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorhmann 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dorhmann. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dorhmann. For the veterans among your Dorhmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorhmann lifespan?

Average Dorhmann life expectancy in 1987 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorhmann 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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