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Dorhofer Family History

Dorhofer 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: Dormer, Hofer, Korhonen, Dorer, Dooner, Donmoyer, Dorner, Drover

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Where is the Dorhofer family from?

You can see how Dorhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dorhofer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorhofer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Dorhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorhofer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dorhofer. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dorhofer. For the veterans among your Dorhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorhofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Dorhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dorhofer in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorhofer 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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