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Doerrhoefer Family History

Doerrhoefer 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, De Heer, Dorchester, Doerfler, Kelnhofer, De Rosier

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Where is the Doerrhoefer family from?

You can see how Doerrhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerrhoefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doerrhoefer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerrhoefer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Doerrhoefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerrhoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Doerrhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerrhoefer 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 immigration records available for the last name Doerrhoefer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Doerrhoefer. For the veterans among your Doerrhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerrhoefer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Doerrhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doerrhoefer in 1967 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerrhoefer 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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