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Dortzbach Family History

Dortzbach 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: Orbach, Glotzbach, Wurzbach, Klotzbach, Dresbach, Dernbach, Donsbach

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Where is the Dortzbach family from?

You can see how Dortzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dortzbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dortzbach family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dortzbach's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Dortzbach families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Dortzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dortzbach 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dortzbach. 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 50 military records available for the last name Dortzbach. For the veterans among your Dortzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dortzbach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Dortzbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dortzbach in 1968 was 79, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dortzbach 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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