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Doernbach Family History

Doernbach 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: Dernbach, Sternbach, Fernbach, Dornbusch, Steinbach, Orbach, Leinbach

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Where is the Doernbach family from?

You can see how Doernbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doernbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doernbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Doernbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Doernbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doernbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doernbach 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 Doernbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doernbach. 100% of Doernbach women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Doernbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Doernbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doernbach 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Doernbach. 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 84 military records available for the last name Doernbach. For the veterans among your Doernbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doernbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doernbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doernbach in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doernbach 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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