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Dorcely Family History

Dorcely Surname Meaning

Haitian (also Dorcély): probably an ornamental name a variant of Dorcé (see Dorce).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dorcely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorcely family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dorcely families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorcely's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dorcely families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Dorcely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorcely 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dorcely. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dorcely. For the veterans among your Dorcely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorcely lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Dorcely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dorcely in 1985 was 85, and 63 in 2001.

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