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Dohrs Family History

Dohrs 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: Dohrn, Dohr, Rohrs, Cohrs, Kohrs, Dore, Nohr, Gohr, Ours, Dobry

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Where is the Dohrs family from?

You can see how Dohrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohrs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dohrs families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohrs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dohrs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohrs ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dohrs ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Dohrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohrs 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dohrs. 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 41 military records available for the last name Dohrs. For the veterans among your Dohrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohrs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Dohrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dohrs in 1967 was 85, and 89 in 1985.

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