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Doh Family History

Doh Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany.

Burmese (Karen): from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name from doh ‘big’.

— Note: Since Karens do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Doh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Doh family living in cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Doh's in United Kingdom. cornwall had the highest population of Doh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Doh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doh 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Doh. 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 79 military records available for the last name Doh. For the veterans among your Doh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Doh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doh in 1964 was 78, and 36 in 2004.

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