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Doordan Family History

Doordan Surname 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: Jordan, Dorman, Moorman, Riordan, Doonan, Doran, Poorman, Dorgan

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Where is the Doordan family from?

You can see how Doordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doordan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doordan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Doordan family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doordan's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Doordan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Doordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doordan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Doordan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Doordan. For the veterans among your Doordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doordan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Doordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doordan in 1970 was 64, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doordan 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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