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Doren Name Meaning

German (Dören): habitational name from any of the places called Döhren in Hanover and Westphalia. In North America this surname may also be a shortened form of various German surnames beginning with Doren- for example Dorenberg Dorendorff. Dutch: reflex of Doorn with epenthesis.

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


Similar surnames: Oren, Dolen, Duren, Toren, Dorn, Drew, Dore, Moren, Horen, Koren

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Where is the Doren family from?

You can see how Doren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Doren families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Doren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doren families in 1891.
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What did your Doren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doren. 100% of Doren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Doren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doren 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 Doren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Doren. For the veterans among your Doren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doren in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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