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Dorham Family History

Dorham 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: Derham, Gorham, Durham, Donham, Dorman, Dunham, Downham, Barham

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Where is the Dorham family from?

You can see how Dorham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorham family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dorham family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dorham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorham. 30% of Dorham men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dorham women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorham were Farm Laborer 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Dorham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorham 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Dorham. 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 131 military records available for the last name Dorham. For the veterans among your Dorham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorham lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dorham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dorham in 1961 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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