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Doarn Family History

Doarn 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: Dorn, Dohrn, Doorn, Doan, Doar, Horn, Dore, Hearn, Dean, Don

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Where is the Doarn family from?

You can see how Doarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doarn families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Doarn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doarn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doarn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doarn 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 Doarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doarn. 58% of Doarn men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Doarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doarn 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Doarn. 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 40 military records available for the last name Doarn. For the veterans among your Doarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doarn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Doarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doarn in 1964 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doarn 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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