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Dorenew Family History

Dorenew 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: Dorney, Doren, Dorner, Renew, Korenek, Drew, Dore, Dreyer, Torney

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Where is the Dorenew family from?

You can see how Dorenew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorenew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Dorenew families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorenew's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorenew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dorenew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorenew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dorenew. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorenew. For the veterans among your Dorenew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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