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Dohara Family History

Dohara 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: Ohara, Kotara, Vohra, Hara, Dolata, Uehara, Obara, Dhar, Dohrn

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Where is the Dohara family from?

You can see how Dohara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dohara family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohara's in USA. California had the highest population of Dohara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dohara. 100% of Dohara women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Dohara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohara 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Dohara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Dohara. For the veterans among your Dohara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohara lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dohara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dohara in 1971 was 72, and 68 in 2003.

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