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Dolfuss Family History

Dolfuss 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: Beilfuss, Doles, Rothfuss, Holness, Fuss, Doss, Delfs, Duffus

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Where is the Dolfuss family from?

You can see how Dolfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolfuss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolfuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dolfuss families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolfuss's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dolfuss families in 1880.
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What did your Dolfuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolfuss. 100% of Dolfuss women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Dolfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolfuss 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dolfuss. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dolfuss. For the veterans among your Dolfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolfuss lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Dolfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dolfuss in 1973 was 77, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolfuss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolfuss 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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