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Dorithy Family History

Dorithy 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: Dorothy, Dority, Worthy, Darity, Dorrity, North, Dorney, Worth

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Where is the Dorithy family from?

You can see how Dorithy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorithy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorithy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dorithy family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorithy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dorithy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Dorithy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorithy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dorithy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dorithy. For the veterans among your Dorithy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorithy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Dorithy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dorithy in 1984 was 83, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorithy 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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