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Doerper Family History

Doerper 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: Doerrer, Koerper, Doerner, Dormer, Dermer, Koerner, Derner, Doerfler

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Where is the Doerper family from?

You can see how Doerper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doerper family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doerper's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Doerper families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Doerper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerper 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Doerper. 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 13 military records available for the last name Doerper. For the veterans among your Doerper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Doerper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Doerper in 1967 was 81, and 63 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerper 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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