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Dori Family History

Dori 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: Mori, Dore, Doris, Doi, Ori, Dorn, Doro, Yori, Dora, Hori

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Where is the Dori family from?

You can see how Dori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dori family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dori families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dori family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dori's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dori families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dori 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 Dori ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dori. 38% of Dori men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Dori women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dori were Blacksmith and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Blacksmith
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Dori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dori 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Dori. 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 148 military records available for the last name Dori. For the veterans among your Dori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dori lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dori in 1948 was 39, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dori

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dori 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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