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Domres Family History

Domres Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Dumröse near Stolp in Pomerania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Domres family from?

You can see how Domres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Domres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Domres families living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Domres's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Domres families in 1891.
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What did your Domres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domres. 30% of Domres men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Domres women worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Domres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domres 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Domres. 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 286 military records available for the last name Domres. For the veterans among your Domres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domres lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Domres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Domres in 1954 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domres 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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