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Doire Family History

Doire 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, Poire, Boire, Dwire, Moore, Torre, More, Dove, Spire, Dole

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Where is the Doire family from?

You can see how Doire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Doire families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Doire's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Doire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doire 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 Doire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doire. 50% of Doire men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Doire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doire 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Doire. 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 139 military records available for the last name Doire. For the veterans among your Doire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doire lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Doire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Doire in 1956 was 23, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doire 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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