This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Doederlein family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Doederlein Family History

Doederlein 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: Doerflein, Oehrlein, Eberlein, Beuerlein, Beyerlein, Heberlein

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Doederlein family from?

You can see how Doederlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doederlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doederlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Doederlein families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Doederlein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doederlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doederlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Doederlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doederlein. 46% of Doederlein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Doederlein women worked as a Secretary.

View Census Data for Doederlein | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Finisher
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Partner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Doederlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Doederlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doederlein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Doederlein

Passenger Lists

There are 98 immigration records available for the last name Doederlein. 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.

View all Doederlein immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Doederlein. For the veterans among your Doederlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Doederlein military records

You've only scratched the surface of Doederlein family history

Discover More

What is the average Doederlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Doederlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doederlein in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doederlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doederlein 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Doederlein family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial