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Doerr Name Meaning

German (Dörr): variant of Dürr (see Durr ). Compare Dorr

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dorr, Derr, Duerr, Duer, Dirr, Darr, Norr, Dier, Doerge, Diehr

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Where is the Doerr family from?

You can see how Doerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 72 Doerr families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Doerr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doerr families in 1911.
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What did your Doerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doerr. 69% of Doerr 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Farmers Son
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Doerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerr 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Doerr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Doerr. For the veterans among your Doerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerr lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Doerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doerr in 1945 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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