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Dorfler Family History

Dorfler Name Meaning

South German (Dörfler): see Doerfler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Doerfler, Derfler, Dormer, Dobler, Dorer, Hoefler, Doppler, Dorner

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Where is the Dorfler family from?

You can see how Dorfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorfler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorfler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Dorfler families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dorfler's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dorfler families in 1880.
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What did your Dorfler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorfler. 34% of Dorfler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dorfler women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorfler were Clerk 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
    34%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeping
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorfler 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Dorfler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dorfler. For the veterans among your Dorfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorfler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dorfler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dorfler in 1962 was 72, and 50 in 2004.

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