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Doerer Family History

Doerer 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: Dorer, Dohrer, Doerrer, Doerr, Doerner, Dore, Dreyer, Dormer, Roemer

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Where is the Doerer family from?

You can see how Doerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Doerer families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doerer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doerer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerer 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 Doerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doerer. 34% of Doerer men worked as an Owner and 100% of Doerer women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Doerer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Doerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Doerer. 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 81 military records available for the last name Doerer. For the veterans among your Doerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Doerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doerer in 1967 was 77, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doerer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerer 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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