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Doraine Family History

Doraine 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: Draine, Drain, Raine, Dorning, Dumaine, Doane, Lorraine, Doran

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Where is the Doraine family from?

You can see how Doraine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doraine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doraine families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Doraine family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doraine's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Doraine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Doraine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doraine 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Doraine. 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 2 military records available for the last name Doraine. For the veterans among your Doraine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doraine lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1988, in the United States, Doraine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doraine in 1984 was 71, and 82 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doraine 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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