This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dohra family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dohra Family History

Dohra 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: Vohra, Dohrn, Dora, Dohr, Dore, Mora, Nohr, Bora, Gohr, Borra

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dohra family from?

You can see how Dohra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dohra families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dohra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dohra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Dohra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Dohra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dohra

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Dohra. 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.

View all Dohra immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Dohra. For the veterans among your Dohra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dohra military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dohra family history

Discover More

What is the average Dohra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Dohra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dohra in 1966 was 40, and 89 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dohra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohra 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dohra family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial