Doren Family History

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Doren Name Meaning

German (Dören): habitational name from any of the places named Döhren, in Hannover and Westphalia (several), or a shortened form of various compound names beginning with Doren-, for example Dorenberg, Dorendorff. Possibly Dutch: reflex of Doorn with epenthesis.


Similar surnames: Oren, Dolen, Duren, Toren, Dorn, Drew, Dore, Moren, Horen, Koren

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Doren Family Origin

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Doren Family Occupations

What did your Doren ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Doren family was Tramp. Domestique and Farmer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Doren. The most common Doren occupation in Canada was Domestique. 33% of Doren's were Domestiques.

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  • Domestique

  • Farmer

  • Tramp


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Doren Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Doren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doren census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Doren. For the veterans among your Doren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Doren Life Expectancy

What is the average Doren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doren in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doren ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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