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Dodendorf Family History

Dodendorf 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: Dodenhoff, Dockendorf, Orendorf, Devendorf, Diefendorf, Middendorf

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Where is the Dodendorf family from?

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

What did your Dodendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dodendorf. 100% of Dodendorf men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Dodendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodendorf 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dodendorf. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dodendorf. For the veterans among your Dodendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodendorf lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Dodendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dodendorf in 1952 was 58, and 80 in 2002.

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