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Doric Family History

Doric 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: Doris, Dorin, Mori, Dore, Boris, Dobrin, Orio, Duris, Dorsch, Bozic

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Where is the Doric family from?

You can see how Doric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doric family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Doric family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doric's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Doric families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doric surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Doric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doric 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Doric. 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 54 military records available for the last name Doric. For the veterans among your Doric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doric lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Doric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Doric in 1973 was 87, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doric 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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