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Doeren Family History

Doeren 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: Doren, Deren, Doeden, Dore, Dobrin, Oren, Toren, Dolen, Domen, Goren

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Where is the Doeren family from?

You can see how Doeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doeren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Doeren families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Doeren's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doeren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doeren 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 Doeren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor Cigarmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doeren. 100% of Doeren men worked as a Proprietor Cigarmaker.

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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

  • Proprietor Cigarmaker
    100%

What Doeren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Doeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeren 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Doeren. 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 162 military records available for the last name Doeren. For the veterans among your Doeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doeren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Doeren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Doeren in 1967 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doeren 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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