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Dopfer Family History

Dopfer 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: Hopfer, Kopfer, Opfer, Dormer, Kopper, Confer, Hopper, Kipfer, Doster

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Where is the Dopfer family from?

You can see how Dopfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dopfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dopfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dopfer family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dopfer's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Dopfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Dopfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dopfer 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Dopfer. 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 593 military records available for the last name Dopfer. For the veterans among your Dopfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dopfer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Dopfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dopfer in 1944 was 43, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dopfer 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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