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Dorpher Family History

Dorpher 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, Dougher, Morphew, Dompier, Dorer, Porcher, Doppler, Dorner

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Where is the Dorpher family from?

You can see how Dorpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorpher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorpher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorpher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dorpher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorpher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Dorpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorpher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dorpher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorpher. For the veterans among your Dorpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorpher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorpher 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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