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Dorband Family History

Dorband 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: Dorland, Dorman, Dowland, Norland, Morland, Worland, Durban, Borland

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Where is the Dorband family from?

You can see how Dorband families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorband family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorband families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dorband families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dorband's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorband families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorband 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 Dorband ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorband. 30% of Dorband men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Dorband women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorband were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Dorband family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Dorband. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorband 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Dorband. 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 142 military records available for the last name Dorband. For the veterans among your Dorband ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorband lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dorband life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dorband in 1964 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorband 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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