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Doerfert Family History

Doerfert 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: Doerfler, Doerrer, Goepfert, Hoefert, Doerner, Dormer, Herbert

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Where is the Doerfert family from?

You can see how Doerfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerfert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doerfert families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doerfert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doerfert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerfert 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 Doerfert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Doerfert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Doerfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerfert 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Doerfert. 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 19 military records available for the last name Doerfert. For the veterans among your Doerfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerfert lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Doerfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Doerfert in 1980 was 86, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doerfert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerfert 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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