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Doerr Family History

Doerr Surname Meaning

German (Dörr): variant of Dürr (see Durr). Compare Dorr

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


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Where is the Doerr family from?

You can see how Doerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Doerr families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Doerr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doerr families in 1891.
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What did your Doerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doerr. 84% of Doerr 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
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Shop Assistant
    9%

What Doerr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Doerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerr 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Doerr. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Doerr. For the veterans among your Doerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerr lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Doerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doerr in 1945 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerr 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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