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Domrose Family History

Domrose 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: Doose, Dambrose, De Rose, Domres, Dorosh, Dore, Rose, Boros, Ambrose

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Where is the Domrose family from?

You can see how Domrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domrose family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Domrose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Domrose families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Domrose's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Domrose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Domrose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Domrose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domrose. 45% of Domrose men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Domrose women worked as an Office 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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Domrose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Domrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domrose 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Domrose. 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 208 military records available for the last name Domrose. For the veterans among your Domrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domrose lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Domrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Domrose in 1961 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domrose 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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