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Dogra Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab and Kashmir): ethnic name for a member of the Dogra community a Rajput (predominantly Saraswat Brahmins) and Sikh people. The name is said to be derived from Sanskrit dwigart desh ‘land of two hollows’ a reference to their ancestral home in Jammu which lies between Lake Mansar and Lake Surinsar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dora, Dore, Mora, Bora, Borra, Koga, Dura, Dobry, Vohra, Nora

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dogra 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 Dogra ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Dogra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dogra 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Dogra. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dogra. For the veterans among your Dogra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dogra lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Dogra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dogra in 1990 was 59, and 49 in 2003.

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