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Dorfuss Family History

Dorfuss 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: Barfuss, Strauss, Russ, Darius, Gruss, Doris, Dorst, Preuss, Rothfuss

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Where is the Dorfuss family from?

You can see how Dorfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorfuss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorfuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dorfuss families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorfuss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorfuss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorfuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorfuss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dorfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorfuss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dorfuss. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dorfuss. For the veterans among your Dorfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorfuss lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Dorfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dorfuss in 1973 was 74, and 92 in 1994.

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