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Doerflinger Family History

Doerflinger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Dörflinger): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Bavaria named Dörfling or from Dörflingen in Switzerland.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doerflinger family from?

You can see how Doerflinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerflinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerflinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Doerflinger families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Doerflinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doerflinger families in 1880.
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What did your Doerflinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doerflinger. 17% of Doerflinger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Doerflinger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doerflinger were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Doerflinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doerflinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerflinger 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Doerflinger. 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 363 military records available for the last name Doerflinger. For the veterans among your Doerflinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerflinger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Doerflinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doerflinger in 1951 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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