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Dofflemeyer Family History

Dofflemeyer 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: Hoffmeyer, Hockemeyer, Dallmeyer, Rosemeyer, Kohlmeyer, Rodemeyer

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Where is the Dofflemeyer family from?

You can see how Dofflemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dofflemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dofflemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dofflemeyer families living in New Mexico. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dofflemeyer's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Dofflemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dofflemeyer 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 Dofflemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dofflemeyer. 100% of Dofflemeyer 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 Dofflemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Dofflemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dofflemeyer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dofflemeyer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dofflemeyer. For the veterans among your Dofflemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dofflemeyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Dofflemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dofflemeyer in 1961 was 52, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dofflemeyer 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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