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Elmer Doyer

Photograph of Elmer Doyer Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Elmer
Surname
Doyer

The Name Elmer

Origin
Old English
Meaning
Noble and famous.
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The Doyer Surname

Origin
English or French
Meaning
Possibly an occupational name or variant of a place-related surname.
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Source

Library of Congress

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