History of your Surname
Get access to Dohlof family records.Start a free trial

Dohlof Family History

Dohlof 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: Dolloff, Donlon, Rohloff, Rohlf, Wolf, Dillon, Dollar, Doll, Rolf

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Dohlof family from?

You can see how Dohlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohlof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dohlof family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohlof's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dohlof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohlof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohlof ancestors do for a living?

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

What Dohlof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Dohlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohlof census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dohlof

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Dohlof. 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.

View all Dohlof immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Dohlof. For the veterans among your Dohlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dohlof military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dohlof family history

Discover More

What is the average Dohlof lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Dohlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dohlof in 1979 was 60, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dohlof

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dohlof family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Dohlof last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial