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Doerler Family History

Doerler 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, Doerrer, Doebler, Doerner, Dormer, Demler, Dermer, Dobler

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Where is the Doerler family from?

You can see how Doerler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Doerler families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Doerler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doerler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerler 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 Doerler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doerler. 100% of Doerler men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Doerler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Doerler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerler 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Doerler. 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 99 military records available for the last name Doerler. For the veterans among your Doerler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Doerler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Doerler in 1953 was 60, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doerler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerler 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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