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Doerder Family History

Doerder 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: Doerrer, Doerner, Dormer, Herder, Dermer, Koerner, Norder, Derner

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Where is the Doerder family from?

You can see how Doerder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Doerder families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerder's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Doerder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Doerder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerder 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doerder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doerder. For the veterans among your Doerder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Doerder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Doerder in 1966 was 84, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerder 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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