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Dudenhoffer Family History

Dudenhoffer 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: Dudenhoeffer, Dodenhoff, Butenhoff, Udelhofen, Duffer, Risenhoover

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Where is the Dudenhoffer family from?

You can see how Dudenhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudenhoffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dudenhoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Dudenhoffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dudenhoffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dudenhoffer families in 1880.
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What did your Dudenhoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dudenhoffer. 50% of Dudenhoffer men worked as a Manager.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Dudenhoffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Dudenhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudenhoffer 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Dudenhoffer. 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 194 military records available for the last name Dudenhoffer. For the veterans among your Dudenhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudenhoffer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dudenhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dudenhoffer in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudenhoffer 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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