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Doerffler Family History

Doerffler 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, Loeffler, Derfler, Hoefler, Hoeffner, Sheffler, Deffner

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Where is the Doerffler family from?

You can see how Doerffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerffler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doerffler families living in Utah. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doerffler's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Doerffler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerffler 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 Doerffler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Doerffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Doerffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerffler 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Doerffler. 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 54 military records available for the last name Doerffler. For the veterans among your Doerffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerffler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Doerffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Doerffler in 1962 was 75, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doerffler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerffler 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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