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Dahringer Family History

Dahringer 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: Fahringer, Dahlinger, Behringer, Dieringer, Auringer, Gehringer

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Where is the Dahringer family from?

You can see how Dahringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahringer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahringer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dahringer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dahringer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dahringer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahringer. 67% of Dahringer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Dahringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahringer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dahringer. 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 122 military records available for the last name Dahringer. For the veterans among your Dahringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahringer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dahringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dahringer in 1966 was 67, and 79 in 2002.

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