This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Doerhoff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Doerhoff Family History

Doerhoff 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: De Hoff, Verhoff, Dodenhoff, Doroff, Bohnhoff, Orloff, Neuhoff

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Doerhoff family from?

You can see how Doerhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Doerhoff families living in Missouri. This was about 92% of all the recorded Doerhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doerhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Doerhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doerhoff. 72% of Doerhoff men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Doerhoff | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farming
    29%

What Doerhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Doerhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerhoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Doerhoff

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Doerhoff. 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.

View all Doerhoff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Doerhoff. For the veterans among your Doerhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Doerhoff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Doerhoff family history

Discover More

What is the average Doerhoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Doerhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Doerhoff in 1965 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doerhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerhoff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Doerhoff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial