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Doeppenschmidt Family History

Doeppenschmidt 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: Depperschmidt, Reinschmidt, Kleinschmidt, Messerschmidt, Espenschied

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Where is the Doeppenschmidt family from?

You can see how Doeppenschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeppenschmidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doeppenschmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Doeppenschmidt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doeppenschmidt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doeppenschmidt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Doeppenschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeppenschmidt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Doeppenschmidt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Doeppenschmidt. For the veterans among your Doeppenschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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