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Doffner Family History

Doffner 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: Hoffner, Offner, Deffner, Duffner, Duffer, Downer, Reffner, Offer

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Where is the Doffner family from?

You can see how Doffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doffner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Doffner family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Doffner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doffner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Doffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doffner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Doffner. 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 42 military records available for the last name Doffner. For the veterans among your Doffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doffner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Doffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doffner in 1979 was 78, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doffner 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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