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Dorco Family History

Dorco 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: Doro, Porco, Dorko, Dorch, Dore, Barco, Darcy, Turco, Sorbo, Force

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Where is the Dorco family from?

You can see how Dorco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dorco families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dorco's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dorco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorco. 100% of Dorco women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Dorco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Dorco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorco 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dorco. 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 Dorco. For the veterans among your Dorco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorco lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Dorco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dorco in 1975 was 63, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorco 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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