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Doerksen Family History

Doerksen Surname Meaning

North German (Dörksen): patronymic from a Low German form of Dietrich.

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


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Where is the Doerksen family from?

You can see how Doerksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerksen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Doerksen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Doerksen families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Doerksen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Doerksen families in 1911.
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What did your Doerksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doerksen. 60% of Doerksen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Doerksen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Minister
    8%
  • Farmery
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Doerksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Doerksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerksen 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Doerksen. 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 140 military records available for the last name Doerksen. For the veterans among your Doerksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerksen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Doerksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doerksen in 1957 was 53, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerksen 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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