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Doram Family History

Doram Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Durham or Derham. possibly a variant of Ó Deoradháin see Doran.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Doram family from?

You can see how Doram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Doram families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Doram's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Doram families in 1891.
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What did your Doram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doram. 82% of Doram 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
    82%
  • Textile Worker Plain Net Mending
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doram 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Doram. 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 178 military records available for the last name Doram. For the veterans among your Doram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doram lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Doram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Doram in 1961 was 57, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doram 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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