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Dorck Family History

Dorck 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: Dock, Borck, Morck, Dirck, Derck, Dorch, Forck, Dore, Lock, York

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Where is the Dorck family from?

You can see how Dorck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dorck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Dorck families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dorck's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dorck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorck 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 120 census records available for the last name Dorck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorck 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dorck. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dorck. For the veterans among your Dorck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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