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Dorenfeld Family History

Dorenfeld 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: Dornfeld, Kornfeld, Ehrenfeld, Rosenfeld, Denfeld, Rozenfeld

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Where is the Dorenfeld family from?

You can see how Dorenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorenfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dorenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dorenfeld families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dorenfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorenfeld 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 Dorenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorenfeld. 100% of Dorenfeld men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Dorenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Dorenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorenfeld 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dorenfeld. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dorenfeld. For the veterans among your Dorenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorenfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dorenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dorenfeld in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorenfeld 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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