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Doerhoefer Family History

Doerhoefer 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: De Heer, Doerfler, Dudenhoeffer, Meyerhofer, Freihofer, Mayerhofer

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Where is the Doerhoefer family from?

You can see how Doerhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerhoefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Doerhoefer families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerhoefer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Doerhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerhoefer 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 Doerhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doerhoefer. 100% of Doerhoefer women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Doerhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Doerhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerhoefer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Doerhoefer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Doerhoefer. For the veterans among your Doerhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerhoefer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Doerhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doerhoefer in 1966 was 82, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerhoefer 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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