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Dohman Family History

Dohman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dohmann and of Dutch or German Dohmen.

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


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Where is the Dohman family from?

You can see how Dohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dohman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dohman families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dohman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Dohman families in 1891.
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What did your Dohman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dohman. 100% of Dohman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohman 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Dohman. 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 214 military records available for the last name Dohman. For the veterans among your Dohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dohman in 1964 was 82, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dohman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohman 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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