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Doras Family History

Doras 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: Doris, Doran, Dora, Deras, Dorau, Moras, Dorcas, Domas, Dorais, Jonas

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Where is the Doras family from?

You can see how Doras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doras family living in Staffordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Doras's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Doras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doras 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 Doras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doras. 57% of Doras men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Doras women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doras were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doras 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Doras. 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 164 military records available for the last name Doras. For the veterans among your Doras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Doras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doras in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doras 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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