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Doban Family History

Doban 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: Doman, Doran, Dolan, Dobin, Hoban, Dogan, Doan, Ban, Dean, Donat

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Where is the Doban family from?

You can see how Doban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doban family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doban families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Doban families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Doban's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Doban families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doban 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 Doban ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Doban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doban 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Doban. 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 121 military records available for the last name Doban. For the veterans among your Doban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doban lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Doban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Doban in 1967 was 90, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doban 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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