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Dorler Family History

Dorler 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: Dormer, Dobler, Dorer, Dorner, Dowler, Porter, Dore, Toller, Dollar

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Where is the Dorler family from?

You can see how Dorler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dorler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dorler families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorler 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 Dorler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorler. 50% of Dorler men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Dorler women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorler were Engineer and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Engineer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Dorler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Dorler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorler 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Dorler. 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 266 military records available for the last name Dorler. For the veterans among your Dorler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dorler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dorler in 1965 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorler 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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