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Dorlis Family History

Dorlis 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: Doris, Dorris, Dorais, Boris, Morris, Norris, Solis, Duris, Doolin

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Where is the Dorlis family from?

You can see how Dorlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorlis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorlis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dorlis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorlis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorlis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Dorlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorlis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dorlis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dorlis. For the veterans among your Dorlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorlis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Dorlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dorlis in 1984 was 56, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorlis 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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