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Doen Family History

Doen 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: Don, Doe, Dolen, Hoen, Moen, Domen, Roen, Doten, Dorn, Doren

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Where is the Doen family from?

You can see how Doen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Doen families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doen's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Doen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doen 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 Doen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doen. 20% of Doen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Doen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doen were Plumber and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Plumber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Doen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doen 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Doen. 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 879 military records available for the last name Doen. For the veterans among your Doen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Doen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Doen in 1971 was 76, and 77 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doen 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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