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Doerfler Family History

Doerfler Name Meaning

South German (Dörfler): nickname from a derivative of Middle High German dorf(l)ære ‘inhabitant of a village’ or a habitational name common in Bavaria and Austria from any of the places called Dörfl or Dörfle (‘little village’). Compare Derfler and Dorfler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Doerflein, Loeffler, Dobler, Hoefler, Deubler, Derfler, Dorer

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Where is the Doerfler family from?

You can see how Doerfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerfler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerfler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Doerfler families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerfler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Doerfler families in 1901.
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What did your Doerfler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doerfler. 18% of Doerfler men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Doerfler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doerfler were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Saleswoman
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 719 immigration records available for the last name Doerfler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Doerfler. For the veterans among your Doerfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerfler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Doerfler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doerfler in 1945 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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