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Domas Name Meaning

German: variant of Thomas . Norwegian (Domås): habitational name from the name of several farms; the first element is a river name of uncertain origin the second one is from Old Norse áss ‘hill ridge’. French: variant of Daumas itself a variant of Dalmas or perhaps of Dumas .

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


Similar surnames: Domes, Dolman, Tomas, Romas, Demas, Doman, Lomas, Koman, Tomac, Goman

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Where is the Domas family from?

You can see how Domas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Domas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Domas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Domas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Domas families in 1891.
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What did your Domas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Domas. 100% of Domas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Domas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domas 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Domas. 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 287 military records available for the last name Domas. For the veterans among your Domas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domas lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Domas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Domas in 1956 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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