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Dorrenbacker Family History

Dorrenbacker 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: Offenbacker, Durrenberger, De Backer, Ottenbacher, Offenbacher

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Where is the Dorrenbacker family from?

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

There are 21 census records available for the last name Dorrenbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrenbacker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dorrenbacker. 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 military records available for the last name Dorrenbacker. For the veterans among your Dorrenbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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