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Doffort Family History

Doffort 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: Comfort, Hoffart, Offord, Kofford, Dufort, Hoffert, Hofford, Monfort

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Where is the Doffort family from?

You can see how Doffort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doffort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doffort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Doffort families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Doffort's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Doffort families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Doffort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doffort 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doffort. 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 8 military records available for the last name Doffort. For the veterans among your Doffort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doffort lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Doffort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Doffort in 1963 was 66, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doffort 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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