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Dorrain Family History

Dorrain 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: Lorrain, Drain, Dobrin, Dorman, Lorraine, Doran, Dorgan, Corrin

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Where is the Dorrain family from?

You can see how Dorrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorrain family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrain's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dorrain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrain 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 Dorrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorrain. 100% of Dorrain women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Dorrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrain 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dorrain. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dorrain. For the veterans among your Dorrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrain lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Dorrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dorrain in 1971 was 29, and 57 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrain 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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