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Doernis Family History

Doernis 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: Dennis, Doris, Donis, Denis, Dorris, Doerner, Dorais, Boris, Morris

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Where is the Doernis family from?

You can see how Doernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doernis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doernis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doernis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doernis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doernis 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 Doernis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doernis. 100% of Doernis men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Doernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doernis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Doernis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Doernis. For the veterans among your Doernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doernis lifespan?

Average Doernis life expectancy in 1973 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doernis 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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