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Doelman Family History

Doelman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dolman, Dollman, Boelman, Poelman, Delman, Dielman, Dorman, Selman

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Where is the Doelman family from?

You can see how Doelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Doelman families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Doelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doelman. 100% of Doelman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Doelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doelman 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Doelman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Doelman. For the veterans among your Doelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doelman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Doelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doelman in 1969 was 85, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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