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Dodenhoft Family History

Dodenhoft 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: Dodenhoff, Bornhoft, Bohnhoff, Davenport, Denholm, Overholt, Badenhop

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Where is the Dodenhoft family from?

You can see how Dodenhoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodenhoft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dodenhoft family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dodenhoft's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dodenhoft families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dodenhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodenhoft 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 Dodenhoft. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dodenhoft. For the veterans among your Dodenhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodenhoft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Dodenhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dodenhoft in 1967 was 55, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodenhoft 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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