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Doerries Family History

Doerries 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: Dorries, Ferries, Dorris, Borries, Doerrer, Morris, Ferrier, Norris

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Where is the Doerries family from?

You can see how Doerries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerries family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doerries families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Doerries families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerries's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Doerries families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerries surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doerries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doerries. 100% of Doerries women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Doerries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerries 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Doerries. 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 35 military records available for the last name Doerries. For the veterans among your Doerries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerries lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Doerries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doerries in 1967 was 75, and 93 in 2000.

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