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Doehring Name Meaning

German (Döhring): variant of Döring (see Doering ).

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


Similar surnames: Dehring, Dearing, Dering, Moehring, Duehring, Doring, Dehning

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Where is the Doehring family from?

You can see how Doehring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doehring family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doehring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Doehring families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Doehring's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doehring families in 1880.
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What did your Doehring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doehring. 64% of Doehring men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Doehring women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doehring were Shipping Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doehring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doehring 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Doehring. 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 492 military records available for the last name Doehring. For the veterans among your Doehring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doehring lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Doehring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doehring in 1962 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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