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Doerrier Family History

Doerrier 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, Ferrier, Perrier, Berrier, Doerfler, Dorries, Verrier

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Where is the Doerrier family from?

You can see how Doerrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerrier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doerrier family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doerrier's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Doerrier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerrier 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 17 census records available for the last name Doerrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerrier 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Doerrier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Doerrier. For the veterans among your Doerrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerrier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Doerrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doerrier in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerrier 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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