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Dorlson Family History

Dorlson 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: Dolson, Doron, Donlon, Ohlson, Forson, Karlson, Dorion, Coulson

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Where is the Dorlson family from?

You can see how Dorlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorlson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dorlson families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Dorlson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorlson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dorlson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Dorlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorlson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dorlson. 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 Dorlson. For the veterans among your Dorlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorlson lifespan?

Average Dorlson life expectancy in 1994 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorlson 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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