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Dorpinghaus Family History

Dorpinghaus 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: Rottinghaus, Arlinghaus, Bedinghaus, Obenhaus, Birmingham, Dorning

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorpinghaus 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 Dorpinghaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorpinghaus. 50% of Dorpinghaus men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Dorpinghaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorpinghaus 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dorpinghaus. 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 106 military records available for the last name Dorpinghaus. For the veterans among your Dorpinghaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorpinghaus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dorpinghaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dorpinghaus in 1960 was 68, and 89 in 2003.

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