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Doerner Name Meaning

German (Dörner): see Dorner .

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


Similar surnames: Dorner, Derner, Boerner, Zoerner, Koerner, Woerner, Doerrer, Darner

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Where is the Doerner family from?

You can see how Doerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doerner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Doerner families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Doerner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doerner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doerner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doerner. 20% of Doerner men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Doerner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doerner were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doerner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doerner. For the veterans among your Doerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doerner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Doerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Doerner in 1955 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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