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Doerrer Family History

Doerrer Surname Meaning

German (Dörrer): from an old personal name formed with Old Saxon diuri ‘valuable dear’.

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


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Where is the Doerrer family from?

You can see how Doerrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Doerrer families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerrer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Doerrer families in 1911.
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What did your Doerrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doerrer. 34% of Doerrer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Doerrer women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doerrer were Retail Merchant and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Retail Merchant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Doerrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doerrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerrer 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Doerrer. 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 391 military records available for the last name Doerrer. For the veterans among your Doerrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerrer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Doerrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doerrer in 1956 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doerrer 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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