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Doringer Family History

Doringer 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: Deringer, Foringer, Dolinger, Springer, Beringer, Ringer, Stringer

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Where is the Doringer family from?

You can see how Doringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doringer families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Doringer families living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doringer's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Doringer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Doringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doringer 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Doringer. 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 275 military records available for the last name Doringer. For the veterans among your Doringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doringer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Doringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Doringer in 1970 was 51, and 82 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doringer 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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