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Doerzaph Family History

Doerzaph 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: Doersam, Derham, Horvath, Dorman, Delph, Dorsch, Drach, Moerman

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Where is the Doerzaph family from?

You can see how Doerzaph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerzaph family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Doerzaph families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doerzaph's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doerzaph families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Doerzaph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerzaph 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Doerzaph. 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 10 military records available for the last name Doerzaph. For the veterans among your Doerzaph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerzaph lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Doerzaph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doerzaph in 1968 was 88, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerzaph 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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