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Dohrer Family History

Dohrer Surname Meaning

German (Döhrer): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Dohr Döhra or Döhren.

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


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Where is the Dohrer family from?

You can see how Dohrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohrer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dohrer family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohrer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dohrer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohrer 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 Dohrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohrer. 39% of Dohrer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dohrer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Dohrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dohrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohrer 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Dohrer. 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 351 military records available for the last name Dohrer. For the veterans among your Dohrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohrer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dohrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dohrer in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dohrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohrer 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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