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Domson Family History

Domson 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: Dobson, Dowson, Dolson, Tomson, Donson, Dotson, Dopson, Dodson

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Where is the Domson family from?

You can see how Domson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Domson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Domson families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Domson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Domson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Domson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Domson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domson. 67% of Domson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Domson women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Domson were Farm Labor and Maid. .

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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
    67%
  • Farm Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Domson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Domson. 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 72 military records available for the last name Domson. For the veterans among your Domson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Domson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Domson in 1967 was 91, and 87 in 2002.

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