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Doria Family History

Doria Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Doria):: metronymic from the female personal name Oria from Latin Aurea Auria ‘golden’.

Habitational name for someone from a place called Oria of which there are many examples.

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


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Where is the Doria family from?

You can see how Doria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doria family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Doria family living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Doria's in United Kingdom. Devon and 3 other counties had the highest population of Doria families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doria 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 Doria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doria. 46% of Doria men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Doria women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doria were Barber and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Shoe Worker
    5%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Doria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Doria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doria 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Doria. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doria. For the veterans among your Doria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doria lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Doria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doria in 1949 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doria 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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