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Dorzbach Family History

Dorzbach 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: Orbach, Wurzbach, Dernbach, Donsbach, Dorsch, Dornbusch, Drach

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Where is the Dorzbach family from?

You can see how Dorzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorzbach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dorzbach families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorzbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dorzbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Dorzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorzbach 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dorzbach. 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 Dorzbach. For the veterans among your Dorzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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