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Doroba Family History

Doroba 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: Corona, Korona, Soroka, Dorta, Doron, Doro, Dora, Korba, Cordoba

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Where is the Doroba family from?

You can see how Doroba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doroba family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doroba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Doroba family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Doroba's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Doroba families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doroba 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 Doroba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doroba. 67% of Doroba men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Doroba women worked as a Packer.

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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
    67%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Doroba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Doroba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doroba 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Doroba. 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 98 military records available for the last name Doroba. For the veterans among your Doroba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doroba lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Doroba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doroba in 1944 was 50, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doroba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doroba 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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