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Dorinson Family History

Dorinson 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: Sorenson, Dorion, Goranson, Brinson, Lorenson, Donson, Robinson

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Where is the Dorinson family from?

You can see how Dorinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorinson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dorinson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorinson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorinson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Dorinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorinson 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dorinson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dorinson. For the veterans among your Dorinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorinson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Dorinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dorinson in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorinson 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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