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Doob Family History

Doob 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: Doom, Door, Koob, Dobb, Doub, Doo, Dore, Hook, Hood, Don

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Where is the Doob family from?

You can see how Doob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doob family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doob families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Doob families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Doob's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doob families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doob surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doob. 50% of Doob men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Dentist
    50%

What Doob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Doob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doob 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Doob. 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 22 military records available for the last name Doob. For the veterans among your Doob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doob lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Doob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Doob in 1970 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doob 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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