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Dorjean Family History

Dorjean 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: Dorman, Dorfman, Doren, Doran, Dorgan, Dornan, Dorian, Dejean

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Where is the Dorjean family from?

You can see how Dorjean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorjean family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dorjean families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorjean's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dorjean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Dorjean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorjean 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dorjean. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorjean. For the veterans among your Dorjean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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