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Doerre Family History

Doerre 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: Doerrer, Doerge, Doerr, Dore, Torre, Herre, Derry, Pierre, Doede

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Where is the Doerre family from?

You can see how Doerre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerre families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Doerre families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doerre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Doerre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerre 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 Doerre. 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 46 military records available for the last name Doerre. For the veterans among your Doerre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerre lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doerre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Doerre in 1963 was 80, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerre 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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