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Doerschlag Family History

Doerschlag 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: Siedschlag, Dorsch, Rumschlag, Oelschlager, Doersam, Deuschle, Dersch

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Where is the Doerschlag family from?

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

What did your Doerschlag ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Doerschlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerschlag 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Doerschlag. 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 113 military records available for the last name Doerschlag. For the veterans among your Doerschlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerschlag lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Doerschlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doerschlag in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

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