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Doeffer Family History

Doeffer 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: Duffer, Pfeffer, Loeffler, Offer, Toepfer, Coffer, Doerfler, Hoefler

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Where is the Doeffer family from?

You can see how Doeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doeffer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doeffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doeffer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Doeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeffer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Doeffer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Doeffer. For the veterans among your Doeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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