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Dillenhoffer Family History

Dillenhoffer Name 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: Dudenhoeffer, Dillender, Dillinger, Risenhoover, Ridlehoover

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Where is the Dillenhoffer family from?

You can see how Dillenhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillenhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dillenhoffer families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dillenhoffer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dillenhoffer families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dillenhoffer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Dillenhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillenhoffer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dillenhoffer. 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 Dillenhoffer. For the veterans among your Dillenhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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