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Doree Name Meaning

English (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Doré ‘golden’ (see Dore compare Dorey ). In some cases possibly also French (Dorée): from the feminine form of Doré ‘golden’ (see Dore ).

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


Similar surnames: Dore, Doren, Dorer, Goree, Loree, Dorey, Duree, Moree, Foree, Drew

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Where is the Doree family from?

You can see how Doree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doree families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Doree families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doree's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doree families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doree. 40% of Doree 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Doree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doree 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Doree. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name Doree. For the veterans among your Doree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doree lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Doree in 1963 was 67, and 55 in 2004.

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