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Dohle Family History

Dohle 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: Dole, Doyle, Bohle, Doble, Dohse, Ohle, Pohle, Dahle, Dolle, Dore

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Where is the Dohle family from?

You can see how Dohle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dohle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dohle families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dohle's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Dohle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohle 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 Dohle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohle. 45% of Dohle men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Dohle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohle were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Dohle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dohle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohle 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Dohle. 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 634 military records available for the last name Dohle. For the veterans among your Dohle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dohle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dohle in 1962 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohle 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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