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Doreman Family History

Doreman 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, Dorfman, Boreman, Foreman, Moreman, Doleman, Norman, Coleman

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Where is the Doreman family from?

You can see how Doreman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doreman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doreman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Doreman families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Doreman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Doreman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doreman 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 Doreman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doreman. 100% of Doreman 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
    100%

What Doreman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Doreman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doreman 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Doreman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Doreman. For the veterans among your Doreman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doreman lifespan?

Average Doreman life expectancy in 1966 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doreman 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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