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Doerflein Name Meaning

German (Dörflein): habitational name from any of various places called Dörflein in Middle Franconia.

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


Similar surnames: Doerfler, Poehlein, Deren, Gerfen, Hertlein, Bierlein, Koehnlein

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Where is the Doerflein family from?

You can see how Doerflein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerflein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doerflein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Doerflein families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doerflein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doerflein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerflein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doerflein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doerflein. 26% of Doerflein men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Doerflein women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doerflein were Butcher and Teacher. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Labor
    19%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Doerflein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerflein 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Doerflein. 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 199 military records available for the last name Doerflein. For the veterans among your Doerflein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerflein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Doerflein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Doerflein in 1958 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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