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Doorman Family History

Doorman 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: Dorman, Moorman, Poorman, Dohrman, Boorman, Norman, Goodman, Gorman

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Where is the Doorman family from?

You can see how Doorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doorman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doorman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Doorman families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doorman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doorman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doorman 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 Doorman. 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 273 military records available for the last name Doorman. For the veterans among your Doorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doorman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Doorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doorman in 1981 was 82, and 91 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doorman 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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