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Doerscher Family History

Doerscher 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: Doescher, Hoelscher, Kerscher, Drescher, Herscher, Loescher, Doscher

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Where is the Doerscher family from?

You can see how Doerscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doerscher families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doerscher's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Doerscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerscher 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 Doerscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doerscher. 100% of Doerscher men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Doerscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Doerscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerscher 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Doerscher. 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 54 military records available for the last name Doerscher. For the veterans among your Doerscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerscher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Doerscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doerscher in 1964 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doerscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerscher 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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