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Doher Family History

Doher Name 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: Dover, Domer, Dorer, Doner, Moher, Dower, Roher, Doser, Dohner

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Where is the Doher family from?

You can see how Doher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Doher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doher family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doher. 50% of Doher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Doher women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Doher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Doher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doher 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Doher. 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 154 military records available for the last name Doher. For the veterans among your Doher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Doher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doher in 1968 was 88, and 90 in 2003.

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