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Doffe Family History

Doffe 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: Ioffe, Joffe, Roffe, Yoffe, Goffe, Dore, Offen, Dove, Duff, Dole

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Where is the Doffe family from?

You can see how Doffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doffe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Doffe family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doffe's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Doffe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Doffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doffe 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Doffe. 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 9 military records available for the last name Doffe. For the veterans among your Doffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doffe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Doffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Doffe in 1969 was 80, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doffe 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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