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Dofflemyer Family History

Dofflemyer 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: Hoffmeyer, Hofferber, Stottlemyer, Kiffmeyer, Freemyer, Wolfmeyer

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Where is the Dofflemyer family from?

You can see how Dofflemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dofflemyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dofflemyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dofflemyer family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dofflemyer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dofflemyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dofflemyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dofflemyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dofflemyer. 32% of Dofflemyer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dofflemyer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dofflemyer were Salesman and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dofflemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dofflemyer 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dofflemyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Dofflemyer. For the veterans among your Dofflemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dofflemyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dofflemyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dofflemyer in 1957 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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