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Dorofee Family History

Dorofee 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: Durfee, Doroff, Dore, Dormer, Dorney, Drone, Droste, Coronel, Korosec

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Where is the Dorofee family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorofee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dorofee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorofee. 100% of Dorofee men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dorofee women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Dorofee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Dorofee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorofee 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 Dorofee. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dorofee. For the veterans among your Dorofee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorofee lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Dorofee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dorofee in 1977 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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