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Dorell Family History

Dorell Surname Meaning

see Dorrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dorell family from?

You can see how Dorell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dorell families living in Warwickshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dorell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dorell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorell 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 Dorell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorell. 85% of Dorell 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
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

What Dorell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorell 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Dorell. 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 102 military records available for the last name Dorell. For the veterans among your Dorell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dorell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dorell in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorell 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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