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Dorlite Family History

Dorlite 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: Sorlie, Polite, Dorrity, Dority, Dore, Dole, Korte, Lorette, Darling

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Where is the Dorlite family from?

You can see how Dorlite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorlite family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorlite family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorlite's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorlite families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorlite 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 16 census records available for the last name Dorlite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorlite 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dorlite. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorlite. For the veterans among your Dorlite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorlite lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Dorlite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dorlite in 1974 was 70, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorlite 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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