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Dohrwaldt Family History

Dohrwaldt 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: Dorward, Dorwart, Vorwald, Oswald, Berwald, Ehrhardt, Schwandt

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Where is the Dohrwaldt family from?

You can see how Dohrwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohrwaldt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dohrwaldt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohrwaldt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dohrwaldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Dohrwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohrwaldt 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 Dohrwaldt. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Dohrwaldt. For the veterans among your Dohrwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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