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Dohe Family History

Dohe 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: Dore, Dove, Dole, Doe, Dome, Duhe, Dohse, Rohe, Dose, Dohr

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Where is the Dohe family from?

You can see how Dohe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dohe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dohe families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dohe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dohe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohe 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 Dohe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Farmer and Truck Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohe. 36% of Dohe men worked as a Truck Farmer and 43% of Dohe women worked as a Truck Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohe were Engineer and Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Farmer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Dohe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dohe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohe 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Dohe. 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 142 military records available for the last name Dohe. For the veterans among your Dohe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dohe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dohe in 1963 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dohe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohe 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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