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Doramus Family History

Doramus Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch French or Flemish Doremus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doramus family from?

You can see how Doramus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doramus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doramus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Doramus families living in Kansas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Doramus's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Doramus families in 1880.
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What did your Doramus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doramus. 47% of Doramus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

What Doramus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Doramus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doramus 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Doramus. 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 52 military records available for the last name Doramus. For the veterans among your Doramus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doramus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Doramus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doramus in 1965 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doramus 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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