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Doepner Family History

Doepner 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: Depner, Doepker, Hoepner, Doerner, Diener, Downer, Koerner, Derner

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Where is the Doepner family from?

You can see how Doepner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doepner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doepner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Doepner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Doepner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doepner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Doepner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doepner 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Doepner. 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 195 military records available for the last name Doepner. For the veterans among your Doepner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doepner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Doepner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doepner in 1961 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doepner 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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