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Doeppke Family History

Doeppke 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: Doepke, Deppe, Dopke, Roepke, Toepke, Koepke, Boepple, Doepker

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Where is the Doeppke family from?

You can see how Doeppke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeppke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doeppke family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doeppke's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Doeppke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doeppke 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 Doeppke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doeppke. 50% of Doeppke men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Doeppke women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Doeppke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Doeppke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeppke 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Doeppke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Doeppke. For the veterans among your Doeppke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doeppke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Doeppke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doeppke in 1972 was 67, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doeppke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doeppke 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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