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Dorhauer Family History

Dorhauer 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: O'haver, Foraker, Kornhauser, Brauer, Schauer, Rothbauer, Sarauer

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Where is the Dorhauer family from?

You can see how Dorhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dorhauer family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorhauer's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dorhauer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Dorhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorhauer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dorhauer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dorhauer. For the veterans among your Dorhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorhauer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dorhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dorhauer in 1965 was 72, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorhauer 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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