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Doerge Family History

Doerge Surname Meaning

German (Dörge): variant of Dörries (see Dorries) and variant of Döring (see Doering).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doerge family from?

You can see how Doerge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Doerge families living in Missouri. This was about 61% of all the recorded Doerge's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doerge families in 1880.
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What did your Doerge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rig Builder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doerge. 18% of Doerge men worked as a Rig Builder.

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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

  • Rig Builder
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doerge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerge 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Doerge. 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 344 military records available for the last name Doerge. For the veterans among your Doerge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerge lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Doerge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Doerge in 1960 was 43, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerge 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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