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Dauffenbach Family History

Dauffenbach 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: Dieffenbach, Aulenbach, Lautenbach, Diefenbach, Dallenbach

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Where is the Dauffenbach family from?

You can see how Dauffenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauffenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauffenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dauffenbach families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dauffenbach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dauffenbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Dauffenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauffenbach 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dauffenbach. 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 67 military records available for the last name Dauffenbach. For the veterans among your Dauffenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauffenbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dauffenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dauffenbach in 1962 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauffenbach 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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