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Doffman Family History

Doffman 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: Dorfman, Roffman, Hoffman, Goffman, Koffman, Coffman, Hoffmann

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Where is the Doffman family from?

You can see how Doffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doffman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doffman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Doffman families living in Leicestershire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Doffman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Doffman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doffman 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 Doffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doffman. 100% of Doffman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Doffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Doffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doffman 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Doffman. 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 Doffman. For the veterans among your Doffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doffman lifespan?

Average Doffman life expectancy in 2000 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doffman 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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