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Dorenberger Family History

Dorenberger 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: Hohenberger, Durrenberger, Hornberger, Rosenberger, Rodenberger

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Where is the Dorenberger family from?

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

There are 39 census records available for the last name Dorenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorenberger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dorenberger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dorenberger. For the veterans among your Dorenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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