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Doherr Family History

Doherr Name 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: Doerr, Dover, Herr, Domer, Dohrn, Dorer, Doner, Doheny, Moher

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Where is the Doherr family from?

You can see how Doherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doherr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doherr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Doherr families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doherr's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Doherr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doherr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doherr. 100% of Doherr men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Doherr women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Doherr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Doherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doherr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doherr. 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 45 military records available for the last name Doherr. For the veterans among your Doherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doherr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Doherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Doherr in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 1999.

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