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Doerger Family History

Doerger 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: Boerger, Joerger, Doerrer, Doerge, Doerner, Berger, Dormer, Deger

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Where is the Doerger family from?

You can see how Doerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Doerger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doerger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerger 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 Doerger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doerger. 34% of Doerger men worked as an Office Manager.

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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

  • Office Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Doerger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Doerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerger 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Doerger. 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 80 military records available for the last name Doerger. For the veterans among your Doerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Doerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Doerger in 1959 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doerger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerger 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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