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Dohrman Family History

Dohrman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dohrmann.

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


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Where is the Dohrman family from?

You can see how Dohrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dohrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Dohrman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohrman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dohrman families in 1911.
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What did your Dohrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohrman. 32% of Dohrman men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Dohrman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohrman were Clerk and Odd Jobs.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Odd Jobs
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dohrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohrman 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Dohrman. 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 460 military records available for the last name Dohrman. For the veterans among your Dohrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohrman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dohrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dohrman in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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