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Doriot Family History

Doriot 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: Dorion, Orio, Oriol, Doris, Dorst, Diorio, Doron, Doro, Lorio, Dort

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Where is the Doriot family from?

You can see how Doriot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doriot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doriot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Doriot families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doriot's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Doriot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doriot 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 Doriot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doriot. 45% of Doriot men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Guide
    23%

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Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Doriot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doriot 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Doriot. 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 160 military records available for the last name Doriot. For the veterans among your Doriot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doriot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doriot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Doriot in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doriot 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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