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Douma Family History

Douma Surname Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’ from the Old Frisian personal name Douw(o) from a word meaning ‘pigeon’.

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


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Where is the Douma family from?

You can see how Douma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Douma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Douma families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Douma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Douma families in 1891.
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What did your Douma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Douma. 33% of Douma men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Douma women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Douma were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Douma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douma 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Douma. 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 254 military records available for the last name Douma. For the veterans among your Douma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douma lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Douma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Douma in 1945 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douma 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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