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Dorahy Family History

Dorahy 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: Dorney, Dorothy, Duray, Worthy, Dray, Dorsey, Doran, Dora, Dory

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Where is the Dorahy family from?

You can see how Dorahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorahy family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Dorahy families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorahy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dorahy families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorahy 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 Dorahy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dorahy. For the veterans among your Dorahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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