This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dorfler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dorfler Family History

Dorfler Surname Meaning

South German (Dörfler): see Doerfler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dorfler family from?

You can see how Dorfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorfler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorfler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dorfler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorfler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorfler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorfler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dorfler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorfler. 100% of Dorfler women worked as a Domestic Servant.

View Census Data for Dorfler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Dorfler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorfler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dorfler

Passenger Lists

There are 885 immigration records available for the last name Dorfler. 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.

View all Dorfler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Dorfler. For the veterans among your Dorfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dorfler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dorfler family history

Discover More

What is the average Dorfler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dorfler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dorfler in 1962 was 72, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorfler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorfler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dorfler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial