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Doerffer Family History

Doerffer 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: Doerfler, Doerrer, Derfler, Doerner, Dormer, Duffer, Pfeffer, Dermer

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Where is the Doerffer family from?

You can see how Doerffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerffer family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Doerffer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Doerffer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doerffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doerffer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Doerffer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Doerffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerffer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Doerffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Doerffer. For the veterans among your Doerffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerffer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Doerffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Doerffer in 1975 was 56, and 80 in 1981.

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