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Doum Family History

Doum 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: Drum, Doom, Dom, Daum, Douma, Dohm, Doud, Doub, Domm, Oum

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Where is the Doum family from?

You can see how Doum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doum families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Doum families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Doum's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Doum families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Doum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doum 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Doum. 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 85 military records available for the last name Doum. For the veterans among your Doum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Doum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Doum in 1970 was 53, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doum 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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