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Doriney Family History

Doriney 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, Dominey, Dorminey, Torney, Dolney, Downey, Darney, Corney

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Where is the Doriney family from?

You can see how Doriney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doriney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doriney families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Doriney family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doriney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doriney families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Doriney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doriney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Doriney. 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 1 military records available for the last name Doriney. For the veterans among your Doriney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doriney 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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