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Dorange Family History

Dorange 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: Orange, Grange, Range, Doane, Prange, Lorang, Durante, Drage, Doran

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Where is the Dorange family from?

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

There are 87 census records available for the last name Dorange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorange 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Dorange. 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 Dorange. For the veterans among your Dorange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorange lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dorange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dorange in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorange 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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