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Doma Family History

Doma 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: Toma, Doman, Roma, Poma, Soma, Dona, Dome, Dora, Dom, Duma

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Where is the Doma family from?

You can see how Doma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Doma families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Doma's in USA. California had the highest population of Doma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doma. 37% of Doma men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Doma women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doma were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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What Doma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Doma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doma 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Doma. 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 188 military records available for the last name Doma. For the veterans among your Doma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doma lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Doma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Doma in 1972 was 98, and 74 in 2004.

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