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Dogendorf Family History

Dogendorf 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: Dockendorf, Sagendorf, Orendorf, Devendorf, Diefendorf, Nondorf

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dogendorf 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 Dogendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dogendorf. 100% of Dogendorf men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Dogendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dogendorf 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dogendorf. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dogendorf. For the veterans among your Dogendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dogendorf lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Dogendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dogendorf in 1979 was 92, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dogendorf 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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