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Dorfmeister Family History

Dorfmeister 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: Hofmeister, Hoffmeister, Dorchester, Burmeister, Werkmeister, Meister

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Where is the Dorfmeister family from?

You can see how Dorfmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorfmeister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dorfmeister families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dorfmeister's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dorfmeister families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Dorfmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorfmeister 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Dorfmeister. 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 359 military records available for the last name Dorfmeister. For the veterans among your Dorfmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorfmeister lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dorfmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dorfmeister in 1965 was 62, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorfmeister 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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