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Doermann Family History

Doermann 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: Dohrmann, Hoermann, Dorman, Bermann, Moerman, Obermann, Niermann

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Where is the Doermann family from?

You can see how Doermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doermann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Doermann families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Doermann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doermann 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 Doermann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Doermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 952 census records available for the last name Doermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doermann 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Doermann. 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 211 military records available for the last name Doermann. For the veterans among your Doermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doermann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doermann in 1963 was 90, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doermann 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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