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Dirnhofer Family History

Dirnhofer 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: Birkhofer, Kirchhofer, Kelnhofer, Ringhofer, Dichter, Bircher, Diener

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Where is the Dirnhofer family from?

You can see how Dirnhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirnhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dirnhofer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirnhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dirnhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirnhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirnhofer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dirnhofer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Dirnhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirnhofer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dirnhofer. 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 321 military records available for the last name Dirnhofer. For the veterans among your Dirnhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirnhofer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Dirnhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dirnhofer in 1975 was 59, and 81 in 1997.

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