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Doros Family History

Doros 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: Boros, Dobos, Oros, Doris, Doron, Moros, Doro, Dorow, Voros, Dorosh

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Where is the Doros family from?

You can see how Doros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Doros families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Doros's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doros families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doros 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 Doros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doros. 64% of Doros men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Doros women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Doros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Doros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doros 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Doros. 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 132 military records available for the last name Doros. For the veterans among your Doros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doros lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Doros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Doros in 1965 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doros 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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