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Dooris Family History

Dooris Surname Meaning

from Ó Dubhruis or Ó Dubhrosa see Doris.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Dooris family from?

You can see how Dooris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dooris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Dooris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dooris families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dooris's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dooris families in 1891.
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What did your Dooris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dooris. 100% of Dooris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Dooris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dooris 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Dooris. 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 122 military records available for the last name Dooris. For the veterans among your Dooris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dooris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dooris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dooris in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dooris 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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