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Doorman Family History

Doorman 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: Dorman, Moorman, Poorman, Dohrman, Boorman, Norman, Goodman, Gorman

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Where is the Doorman family from?

You can see how Doorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doorman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doorman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Doorman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Doorman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doorman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doorman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doorman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Doorman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doorman 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Doorman. 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 273 military records available for the last name Doorman. For the veterans among your Doorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doorman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Doorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doorman in 1981 was 82, and 91 in 1991.

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