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Doppke Family History

Doppke 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: Doepke, Dopke, Hoppe, Copple, Dopp, Dipple, Foppe, Doppler, Popple

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Where is the Doppke family from?

You can see how Doppke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doppke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doppke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Doppke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Doppke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Doppke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doppke 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 Doppke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Roof Fixer
    100%

What Doppke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Doppke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doppke 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Doppke. 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 83 military records available for the last name Doppke. For the veterans among your Doppke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doppke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Doppke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Doppke in 1966 was 62, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doppke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doppke 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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