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Dorich Family History

Dorich 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: Dorsch, Zorich, Borich, Dorch, Dortch, Sorich, Polich, Rich, Burich

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Where is the Dorich family from?

You can see how Dorich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dorich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dorich families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dorich's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Dorich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorich 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 Dorich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorich. 35% of Dorich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dorich women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorich were Miner and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Coal Miner
    14%
  • Mill Worker
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Dorich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorich 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Dorich. 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 299 military records available for the last name Dorich. For the veterans among your Dorich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorich lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dorich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dorich in 1955 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorich 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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