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Dohran Family History

Dohran 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: Doran, Dohrn, Dohman, Dohrman, Cohran, Mohan, Dobrin, Dorman, Dolman

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Where is the Dohran family from?

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

There are 143 census records available for the last name Dohran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohran 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dohran. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dohran. For the veterans among your Dohran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohran lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Dohran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dohran in 1971 was 69, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohran 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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