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Doppelt Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German doppelt ‘doubled’ ‘twice’. The application of this term as a surname is not clear.

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


Similar surnames: Koppel, Oppelt, Koeppel, Kopel, Wolpert, Poppel, Dippel, Opelt, Oppel

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Where is the Doppelt family from?

You can see how Doppelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doppelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Doppelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Doppelt's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Doppelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doppelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doppelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doppelt. 40% of Doppelt men worked as an Owner and 100% of Doppelt 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Sales Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Doppelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doppelt 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Doppelt. 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 196 military records available for the last name Doppelt. For the veterans among your Doppelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doppelt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Doppelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doppelt in 1953 was 47, and 93 in 2003.

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