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Dorkan Family History

Dorkan 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, Doran, Dorgan, Dornan, Dorian, Horkan, Durkan, Norman, Organ

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Where is the Dorkan family from?

You can see how Dorkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorkan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dorkan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dorkan families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dorkan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorkan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Dorkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorkan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dorkan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dorkan. For the veterans among your Dorkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorkan lifespan?

Average Dorkan life expectancy in 1991 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorkan 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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