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Doppler Family History

Doppler Name Meaning

German:: occupational name for a dice player or die maker from Middle High German topeler ‘dice player die maker’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). habitational name for someone from either of two places called Toppel in Saxony-Anhalt and in Austria the latter from Middle High German tobel ‘gorge’.

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


Similar surnames: Poppler, Dobler, Dupler, Kopper, Kappler, Dupper, Peppler, Nopper

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Where is the Doppler family from?

You can see how Doppler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doppler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doppler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Doppler families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Doppler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Doppler families in 1911.
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What did your Doppler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doppler. 43% of Doppler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doppler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doppler 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Doppler. 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 Doppler. For the veterans among your Doppler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doppler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Doppler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Doppler in 1948 was 41, and 60 in 2003.

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