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Domhoff Family History

Domhoff 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: Bomhoff, Dolloff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Imhoff, Doroff, Emhoff, Dayhoff

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Where is the Domhoff family from?

You can see how Domhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domhoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Domhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Domhoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 51% of all the recorded Domhoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Domhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Domhoff 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 Domhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Domhoff. 58% of Domhoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Machinist
    43%

What Domhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Domhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domhoff 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Domhoff. 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 118 military records available for the last name Domhoff. For the veterans among your Domhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domhoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Domhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Domhoff in 1966 was 75, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Domhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domhoff 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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