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Dohler Family History

Dohler 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: Ohler, Dahler, Dobler, Pohler, Kohler, Dowler, Dehler, Dohner, Bohler

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Where is the Dohler family from?

You can see how Dohler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dohler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dohler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dohler. 100% of Dohler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dohler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohler 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Dohler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dohler. For the veterans among your Dohler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dohler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dohler in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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