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Dohrow Family History

Dohrow 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: Dobrow, Dorow, Dubrow, Doron, Doro, Dohrn, Damrow, Darrow, Bobrow

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Where is the Dohrow family from?

You can see how Dohrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohrow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dohrow families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohrow's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Dohrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohrow 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 33 census records available for the last name Dohrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohrow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dohrow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dohrow. For the veterans among your Dohrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohrow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Dohrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dohrow in 1973 was 83, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohrow 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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