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Dufenhorst Family History

Dufenhorst 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: Batenhorst, Davenport, Denhart, Devenport, Steinhorst, Dewhurst

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Where is the Dufenhorst family from?

You can see how Dufenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufenhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dufenhorst families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufenhorst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dufenhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufenhorst 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 Dufenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dufenhorst. 100% of Dufenhorst men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dufenhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dufenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufenhorst 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 Dufenhorst. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dufenhorst. For the veterans among your Dufenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufenhorst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Dufenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dufenhorst in 1969 was 78, and 43 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dufenhorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufenhorst 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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