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Dornhoefer Family History

Dornhoefer 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: Dorchester, Kornhauser, Kelnhofer, Donmoyer, Dudenhoeffer, Dorner

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Where is the Dornhoefer family from?

You can see how Dornhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornhoefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dornhoefer families living in Texas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dornhoefer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dornhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornhoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dornhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dornhoefer. 54% of Dornhoefer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Dornhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Dornhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornhoefer 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dornhoefer. 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 97 military records available for the last name Dornhoefer. For the veterans among your Dornhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornhoefer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dornhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dornhoefer in 1962 was 33, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornhoefer 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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