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Dorbie Family History

Dorbie 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: Dobie, Dobbie, Dore, Doris, Norrie, Dobis, Corrie, Corbin, Doble

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Where is the Dorbie family from?

You can see how Dorbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorbie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Dorbie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Dorbie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorbie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dorbie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Dorbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorbie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dorbie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dorbie. For the veterans among your Dorbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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