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Doomes Family History

Doomes 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: Domes, Coomes, Dooms, Dormer, Holmes, Woomer, Domen, Domek, Doles

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Where is the Doomes family from?

You can see how Doomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doomes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doomes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Doomes families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Doomes's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Doomes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doomes 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 Doomes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doomes. 60% of Doomes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Doomes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Doomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doomes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doomes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Doomes. For the veterans among your Doomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doomes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Doomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Doomes in 1965 was 53, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doomes 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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