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Doelker Family History

Doelker 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: Delker, Poelker, Koelker, Voelker, Doepker, Decker, Boenker, Noecker

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Where is the Doelker family from?

You can see how Doelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doelker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doelker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Doelker families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Doelker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Doelker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doelker 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 Doelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doelker. 67% of Doelker 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Doelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Doelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doelker 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Doelker. 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 352 military records available for the last name Doelker. For the veterans among your Doelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doelker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Doelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Doelker in 1965 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doelker 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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