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Doerbecker Family History

Doerbecker 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: Neubecker, De Backer, Bernecker, Hornecker, De Decker, Boedecker

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Where is the Doerbecker family from?

You can see how Doerbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerbecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerbecker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Doerbecker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerbecker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doerbecker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerbecker 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 Doerbecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doerbecker. 50% of Doerbecker men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Doerbecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Doerbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerbecker 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Doerbecker. 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 90 military records available for the last name Doerbecker. For the veterans among your Doerbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerbecker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Doerbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doerbecker in 1965 was 30, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerbecker 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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