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Doerner Family History

Doerner Surname Meaning

German (Dörner): see Dorner.

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


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Where is the Doerner family from?

You can see how Doerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doerner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Doerner families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doerner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doerner families in 1891.
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What did your Doerner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doerner. 100% of Doerner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doerner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doerner. For the veterans among your Doerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Doerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Doerner in 1955 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerner 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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