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Dorcy Family History

Dorcy 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: Darcy, Dory, Dorey, Dorch, Dorcey, Dore, Darby, Force, Dery, Dury

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Where is the Dorcy family from?

You can see how Dorcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorcy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorcy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Dorcy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Dorcy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dorcy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorcy 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 Dorcy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorcy. 100% of Dorcy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dorcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorcy 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Dorcy. 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 419 military records available for the last name Dorcy. For the veterans among your Dorcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorcy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dorcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dorcy in 1955 was 51, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorcy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorcy 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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