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Dorken Family History

Dorken Surname Meaning

see Dorkin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dorken family from?

You can see how Dorken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorken families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Dorken families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dorken's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dorken families in 1891.
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What did your Dorken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Theological Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dorken. 100% of Dorken men worked as a Theological Student and 100% of Dorken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Theological Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dorken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Dorken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorken 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Dorken. 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 201 military records available for the last name Dorken. For the veterans among your Dorken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dorken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dorken in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorken 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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