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Dorgerloh Family History

Dorgerloh 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: Osterloh, Dorroh, Torgerson, Borgerson, Orgeron, Dormer, Borger

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Where is the Dorgerloh family from?

You can see how Dorgerloh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorgerloh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorgerloh family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorgerloh's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dorgerloh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Dorgerloh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorgerloh 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dorgerloh. 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 48 military records available for the last name Dorgerloh. For the veterans among your Dorgerloh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorgerloh lifespan?

Average Dorgerloh life expectancy in 1971 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorgerloh 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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