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Dorenbos Family History

Dorenbos 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: Doornbos, Dobos, Moreno, Sorenson, Doren, Dornbush, Morelos, Denbow

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Where is the Dorenbos family from?

You can see how Dorenbos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorenbos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorenbos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dorenbos family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorenbos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorenbos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorenbos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorenbos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorenbos. 100% of Dorenbos men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Dorenbos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorenbos 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Dorenbos. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dorenbos. For the veterans among your Dorenbos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorenbos lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Dorenbos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dorenbos in 1971 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

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