Dorer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
France
Germany

Early Origins of the Dorer family

The surname Dorer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Duren was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Dorer family

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Dorer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Duren, Düren, Dürels, Durell, Dürer, Duret, Durenman, Durenhoff and many more.

Early Notables of the Dorer family

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Dorer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dorer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Dorer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1744
Jacob Dorer, who settled in America in 1744
Johann Dorer, who arrived in America in 1752
Johann Dorer, who arrived in America in 1783 1

Dorer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

August Dorer, who settled in New York, NY in 1854

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)