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Douris Family History

Douris Name Meaning

from Ó Dubhruis see Doris .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Duris, Doris, Kouris, Dorris, Boris, Morris, Dobrin, Norris, Ours

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Where is the Douris family from?

You can see how Douris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Douris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Douris families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Douris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Douris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Douris. 31% of Douris men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Douris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douris 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Douris. 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 233 military records available for the last name Douris. For the veterans among your Douris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Douris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Douris in 1963 was 87, and 75 in 2003.

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