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Doppe Family History

Doppe 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: Hoppe, Dopp, Foppe, Doupe, Deppe, Poppe, Dopke, Koppe, Soppe, Dore

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Where is the Doppe family from?

You can see how Doppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doppe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Doppe families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Doppe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doppe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doppe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Doppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doppe 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Doppe. 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 53 military records available for the last name Doppe. For the veterans among your Doppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doppe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Doppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Doppe in 1966 was 66, and 65 in 1995.

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