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Dornhecker Family History

Dornhecker 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: Hornecker, Dorchester, Dannecker, Strohecker, Bornheimer, Bernecker

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Where is the Dornhecker family from?

You can see how Dornhecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornhecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornhecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Dornhecker families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Dornhecker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dornhecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornhecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dornhecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dornhecker. 67% of Dornhecker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dornhecker women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Knitter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Dornhecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornhecker 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dornhecker. 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 127 military records available for the last name Dornhecker. For the veterans among your Dornhecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornhecker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dornhecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dornhecker in 1965 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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