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Doorenbos Family History

Doorenbos 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: Doornbos, Torrens, Dobos, Moreno, Sorenson, Doren, Hoogenboom

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Where is the Doorenbos family from?

You can see how Doorenbos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doorenbos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doorenbos families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doorenbos's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Doorenbos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doorenbos 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 Doorenbos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doorenbos. 80% of Doorenbos men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    80%
  • Machine Hand
    20%

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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Doorenbos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doorenbos 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Doorenbos. 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 75 military records available for the last name Doorenbos. For the veterans among your Doorenbos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doorenbos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Doorenbos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doorenbos in 1965 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doorenbos 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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