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Dornfried Family History

Dornfried 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: Cornfield, Gottfried, Dorries, Dornfeld, Unfried, Dorney, Bonfield

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Where is the Dornfried family from?

You can see how Dornfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornfried family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dornfried family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornfried's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dornfried families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornfried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dornfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bench Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dornfried. 100% of Dornfried women worked as a Bench Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    100%

What Dornfried family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Dornfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornfried 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dornfried. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dornfried. For the veterans among your Dornfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornfried lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dornfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dornfried in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dornfried

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornfried 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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