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Dorat Family History

Dorat 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: Donat, Dorst, Doran, Dora, Dort, Dorau, Dore, Horvat, Mort, Port

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Where is the Dorat family from?

You can see how Dorat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Dorat families living in Midlothian. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dorat's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dorat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dorat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cleaning was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorat. 100% of Dorat men worked as a Cleaning.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaning
    100%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Dorat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorat 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Dorat. 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 70 military records available for the last name Dorat. For the veterans among your Dorat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorat lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1985, in the United States, Dorat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dorat in 1955 was 47, and 69 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorat 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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