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Doerflien Family History

Doerflien 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, Doerflein, Doerflinger, Doerksen, Derfler, Berlin, Dobrin

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Where is the Doerflien family from?

You can see how Doerflien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerflien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doerflien family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerflien's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Doerflien families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Doerflien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerflien 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doerflien. 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 Doerflien. For the veterans among your Doerflien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerflien lifespan?

Average Doerflien life expectancy in 1981 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerflien 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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