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Dorald Family History

Dorald 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: Donald, Koral, Howald, Dorward, Gerald, Doran, Dora, Wormald, Durand

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Where is the Dorald family from?

You can see how Dorald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Dorald families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Dorald family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorald families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Dorald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorald 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dorald. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dorald. For the veterans among your Dorald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorald 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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