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Dahlhofer Family History

Dahlhofer 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: Dahler, Dahlheimer, Dahlinger, Zahler, Dahlen, Dahlem, Mahler

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Where is the Dahlhofer family from?

You can see how Dahlhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dahlhofer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahlhofer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dahlhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlhofer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Dahlhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlhofer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dahlhofer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Dahlhofer. For the veterans among your Dahlhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlhofer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dahlhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dahlhofer in 1967 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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