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Dohlof Family History

Dohlof 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: Dolloff, Donlon, Rohloff, Rohlf, Wolf, Dillon, Dollar, Doll, Rolf

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Where is the Dohlof family from?

You can see how Dohlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohlof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dohlof family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohlof's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dohlof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohlof 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 24 census records available for the last name Dohlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohlof 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dohlof. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dohlof. For the veterans among your Dohlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohlof lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Dohlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dohlof in 1979 was 60, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohlof 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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