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Doelger Family History

Doelger Surname 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: Delger, Bolger, Deger, Denger, Dobler, Felger, Hoelzer, Dolder

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Where is the Doelger family from?

You can see how Doelger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doelger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doelger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Doelger families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Doelger's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Doelger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doelger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doelger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doelger. 34% of Doelger men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Butcher
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Brewer
    17%

What Doelger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doelger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doelger 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Doelger. 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 123 military records available for the last name Doelger. For the veterans among your Doelger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doelger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doelger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Doelger in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doelger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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