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Doebler Family History

Doebler Surname Meaning

German (Döbler): see Dobler 2

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doebler family from?

You can see how Doebler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doebler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doebler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Doebler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doebler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doebler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doebler 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 Doebler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doebler. 18% of Doebler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Doebler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doebler were Baker and Housework.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doebler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doebler 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Doebler. 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 986 military records available for the last name Doebler. For the veterans among your Doebler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doebler lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Doebler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Doebler in 1940 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doebler 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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