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Doerfling Family History

Doerfling 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: Hoefling, Doering, Doelling, Doerflinger, Doerflein, Serfling

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Where is the Doerfling family from?

You can see how Doerfling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerfling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerfling families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Doerfling families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerfling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doerfling families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Doerfling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerfling 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Doerfling. 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 59 military records available for the last name Doerfling. For the veterans among your Doerfling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerfling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Doerfling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Doerfling in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerfling 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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