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Dorcan Family History

Dorcan 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: Dorman, Doran, Dorgan, Dornan, Dorian, Dorcas, Norman, Organ, Jordan

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Where is the Dorcan family from?

You can see how Dorcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorcan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dorcan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Dorcan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorcan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dorcan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorcan 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 127 census records available for the last name Dorcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorcan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dorcan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dorcan. For the veterans among your Dorcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorcan lifespan?

Average Dorcan life expectancy in 1971 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorcan 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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