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Doepker Family History

Doepker Surname Meaning

German (Döpker): variant of Döpke (see Doepke).

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


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Where is the Doepker family from?

You can see how Doepker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doepker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doepker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Doepker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doepker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doepker families in 1891.
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What did your Doepker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doepker. 13% of Doepker men worked as a Tinner and 45% of Doepker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doepker were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Tinner
    13%
  • Attendant
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Doepker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doepker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doepker 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Doepker. 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 150 military records available for the last name Doepker. For the veterans among your Doepker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doepker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Doepker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doepker in 1954 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doepker 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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