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Doehl Family History

Doehl 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: Oehl, Diehl, Doell, Roehl, Hoehl, Voehl, Woehl, Koehl, Goehl, Boehl

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Where is the Doehl family from?

You can see how Doehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doehl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Doehl families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Doehl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Doehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doehl 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Doehl. 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 29 military records available for the last name Doehl. For the veterans among your Doehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doehl lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Doehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Doehl in 1987 was 85, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doehl 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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