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Doornheim Family History

Doornheim 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: Borsheim, Norheim, Rosenheim, Nordheim, Bernheim, Draheim, Durheim

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Where is the Doornheim family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doornheim 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 Doornheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doornheim. 100% of Doornheim women worked as a Clerical.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Doornheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Doornheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doornheim 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Doornheim. 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 3 military records available for the last name Doornheim. For the veterans among your Doornheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doornheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Doornheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Doornheim in 1963 was 83, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doornheim 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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