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Dorcelus Family History

Dorcelus 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: Doremus, Porteous, Cornelius, Ornelas, Morelos, Porcello, Dorrell

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Where is the Dorcelus family from?

You can see how Dorcelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorcelus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorcelus family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorcelus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dorcelus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Dorcelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorcelus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dorcelus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorcelus. For the veterans among your Dorcelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorcelus lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Dorcelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dorcelus in 1985 was 32, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorcelus 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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