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Doens Family History

Doens 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: Goens, Joens, Downs, Soens, Don, Dong, Sens, Doe, Dolen, Ovens

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Where is the Doens family from?

You can see how Doens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doens families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Doens families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doens's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Doens families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Doens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doens 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Doens. 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 31 military records available for the last name Doens. For the veterans among your Doens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doens lifespan?

Average Doens life expectancy in 1967 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doens 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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