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Doumas Family History

Doumas 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: Dumas, Doukas, Douma, Domas, Dorman, Douglas, Damas, Dolman, Doman

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Where is the Doumas family from?

You can see how Doumas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doumas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doumas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Doumas families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doumas's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Doumas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doumas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doumas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doumas. 38% of Doumas men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Doumas women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Partner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Doumas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doumas 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Doumas. 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 94 military records available for the last name Doumas. For the veterans among your Doumas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doumas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Doumas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doumas in 1958 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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