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Dorcon Family History

Dorcon 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: Doron, Dorion, Dorton, Dornon, Gordon, Orton, Morcom, Dorman, Deacon

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Where is the Dorcon family from?

You can see how Dorcon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorcon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorcon families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dorcon families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorcon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dorcon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorcon 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 64 census records available for the last name Dorcon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorcon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dorcon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dorcon. For the veterans among your Dorcon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorcon lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Dorcon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dorcon in 1985 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorcon 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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