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Dorenbaum Family History

Dorenbaum 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: Rosenbaum, Birenbaum, Berenbaum, Greenbaum, Birnbaum, Dorenkamp

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Where is the Dorenbaum family from?

You can see how Dorenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dorenbaum families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dorenbaum's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dorenbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorenbaum 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 Dorenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorenbaum. 100% of Dorenbaum men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Dorenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Dorenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorenbaum 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Dorenbaum. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dorenbaum. For the veterans among your Dorenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorenbaum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Dorenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dorenbaum in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 1994.

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