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Doerrig Family History

Doerrig 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: Derrig, Roehrig, Doering, Herrig, Dorris, Hoerig, Doerrer, Doehring

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Where is the Doerrig family from?

You can see how Doerrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerrig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doerrig family living in Alaska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doerrig's in USA. Alaska and 2 other states had the highest population of Doerrig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerrig 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 12 census records available for the last name Doerrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerrig 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doerrig. 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 35 military records available for the last name Doerrig. For the veterans among your Doerrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerrig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Doerrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Doerrig in 1965 was 61, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerrig 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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