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Dorlack Family History

Dorlack 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: Dolak, Morlock, Dorland, Dornak, Horlick, Hornack, Cormack, Polack

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Where is the Dorlack family from?

You can see how Dorlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorlack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorlack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dorlack family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorlack's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dorlack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorlack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Dorlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorlack 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dorlack. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dorlack. For the veterans among your Dorlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorlack lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Dorlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dorlack in 1976 was 79, and 72 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorlack 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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