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Dorels Family History

Dorels 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: Borel, Dore, Orel, Doris, Doles, Morell, Doren, Morel, Torell, Bores

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Where is the Dorels family from?

You can see how Dorels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dorels family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorels's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Dorels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorels 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dorels. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dorels. For the veterans among your Dorels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorels lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Dorels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dorels in 1969 was 86, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorels 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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