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Dorgeloh Family History

Dorgeloh 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: Orgel, Morelos, Borgeson, Dorroh, Dorrell, Bordelon, Borgelt

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Where is the Dorgeloh family from?

You can see how Dorgeloh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorgeloh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorgeloh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dorgeloh families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dorgeloh's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dorgeloh families in 1880.
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What did your Dorgeloh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Dorgeloh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorgeloh 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Dorgeloh. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dorgeloh. For the veterans among your Dorgeloh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorgeloh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dorgeloh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dorgeloh in 1969 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorgeloh 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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