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Dohms Family History

Dohms 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: Dohm, Ohms, Dahms, Dooms, Bohm, Dobos, Ohm, Doris, Doles, Doom

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Where is the Dohms family from?

You can see how Dohms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohms family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohms families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Dohms families living in Alberta. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dohms's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dohms families in 1911.
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What did your Dohms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohms. 82% of Dohms men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dohms women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohms were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Dohms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Dohms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohms 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Dohms. 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 139 military records available for the last name Dohms. For the veterans among your Dohms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohms lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dohms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dohms in 1965 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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