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Doorlag Family History

Doorlag 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: Doolan, Doorley, Dollar, Dorman, Douglas, Dolak, Dvorak, Doolin, Drag

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Where is the Doorlag family from?

You can see how Doorlag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doorlag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Doorlag families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Doorlag's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Doorlag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doorlag 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 Doorlag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doorlag. 100% of Doorlag men worked as a Cement Worker.

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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

  • Cement Worker
    100%

What Doorlag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Doorlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doorlag 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Doorlag. 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 37 military records available for the last name Doorlag. For the veterans among your Doorlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doorlag lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Doorlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Doorlag in 1966 was 97, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doorlag 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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