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Dorrah Family History

Dorrah 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: Dorroh, Darrah, Durrah, Dorman, Borra, Dorsch, Porras, Corral

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Where is the Dorrah family from?

You can see how Dorrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorrah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dorrah family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrah's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrah 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 Dorrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorrah. 31% of Dorrah men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Dorrah women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorrah were Salesman and Machine Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Fruit Picker
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

What Dorrah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dorrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrah 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Dorrah. 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 156 military records available for the last name Dorrah. For the veterans among your Dorrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrah lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dorrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dorrah in 1968 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrah 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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