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Dohen Family History

Dohen 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: Dolen, Domen, Doten, Doren, Dohrn, Doheny, Cohen, Doyen, Bohen, Dohn

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Where is the Dohen family from?

You can see how Dohen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dohen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dohen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohen 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 Dohen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohen. 44% of Dohen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dohen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dohen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Dohen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohen 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Dohen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dohen. For the veterans among your Dohen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Dohen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dohen in 1976 was 85, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohen 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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