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Dorlean Family History

Dorlean 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, Dolman, Dolen, Dorfman, Doren, Doran, Dorgan, Dollman, Dolan

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Where is the Dorlean family from?

You can see how Dorlean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorlean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dorlean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Dorlean families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorlean's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dorlean families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Dorlean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorlean 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dorlean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dorlean. For the veterans among your Dorlean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorlean lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Dorlean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dorlean in 1973 was 37, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorlean 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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