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Dorlus Family History

Dorlus 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: Darius, Doris, Doles, Bolus, Draus, Dorau, Norkus, Dorris, Corpus

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Where is the Dorlus family from?

You can see how Dorlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorlus family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Dorlus families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorlus's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dorlus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Dorlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorlus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dorlus. 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 Dorlus. For the veterans among your Dorlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorlus lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Dorlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dorlus in 1988 was 26, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorlus 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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