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Dorjahn Family History

Dorjahn 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, Doran, Dorgan, Dornan, Dorian, Wojahn, Norman, Drain, Organ

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Where is the Dorjahn family from?

You can see how Dorjahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorjahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorjahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dorjahn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorjahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorjahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorjahn 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 39 census records available for the last name Dorjahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorjahn 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dorjahn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dorjahn. For the veterans among your Dorjahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorjahn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Dorjahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dorjahn in 1962 was 88, and 105 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorjahn 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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