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Dohrn Family History

Dohrn Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a ‘prickly thicket’ from Middle Low German dorn ‘thorn’

(the -h- reflects the long vowel).

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


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Where is the Dohrn family from?

You can see how Dohrn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohrn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohrn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dohrn family living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dohrn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 2 other counties had the highest population of Dohrn families in 1891.
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What did your Dohrn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohrn. 25% of Dohrn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dohrn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohrn were Attendant and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Fireman
    13%
  • Attendant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Dohrn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dohrn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohrn 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Dohrn. 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 352 military records available for the last name Dohrn. For the veterans among your Dohrn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohrn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dohrn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dohrn in 1962 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohrn 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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