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Dorholt Family History

Dorholt 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: Rosholt, Aderholt, Holt, Oriol, Denholm, Dorst, Overholt, Marolt

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Where is the Dorholt family from?

You can see how Dorholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorholt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dorholt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Dorholt families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorholt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dorholt families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Dorholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorholt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dorholt. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dorholt. For the veterans among your Dorholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorholt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dorholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dorholt in 1971 was 70, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorholt 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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