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Doehla Family History

Doehla Surname 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: Boehle, Oehl, Svehla, Moehle, Diehl, Doell, Roehl, Hoehl, Poehls

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Where is the Doehla family from?

You can see how Doehla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doehla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doehla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Doehla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Doehla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doehla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doehla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doehla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doehla. 60% of Doehla men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Doehla women worked as an Assistant.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant
    100%

What Doehla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Doehla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doehla 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Doehla. 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 165 military records available for the last name Doehla. For the veterans among your Doehla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doehla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doehla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doehla in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doehla ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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