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Doehrman Family History

Doehrman 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: Dohrman, Dorman, Dearman, Kohrman, Moerman, Derman, Moehlman, Deerman

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Where is the Doehrman family from?

You can see how Doehrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doehrman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doehrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Doehrman families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doehrman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doehrman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doehrman 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 Doehrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doehrman. 56% of Doehrman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Doehrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Doehrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doehrman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Doehrman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Doehrman. For the veterans among your Doehrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doehrman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Doehrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Doehrman in 1960 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doehrman 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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