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Dornhoff Family History

Dornhoff 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: Bohnhoff, Nordhoff, Bornhoft, Dodenhoff, Fornoff, Doroff, Orndoff

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Where is the Dornhoff family from?

You can see how Dornhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dornhoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornhoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dornhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Dornhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornhoff 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dornhoff. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dornhoff. For the veterans among your Dornhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornhoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dornhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dornhoff in 1970 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornhoff 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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