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Doos Family History

Doos 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: Roos, Dobos, Doom, Loos, Hoos, Koos, Doss, Goos, Doose, Boos

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Where is the Doos family from?

You can see how Doos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Doos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Doos families living in Arkansas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Doos's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Doos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doos. 60% of Doos men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Doos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doos 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Doos. 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 61 military records available for the last name Doos. For the veterans among your Doos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doos lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Doos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Doos in 1971 was 75, and 60 in 2002.

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