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Dorran Family History

Dorran Surname Meaning

from Ó Deoradháin see Doran.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dorran family from?

You can see how Dorran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorran families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Dorran families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dorran's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dorran families in 1891.
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What did your Dorran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dorran. 100% of Dorran men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 67% of Dorran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Worsted Weaver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorran 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Dorran. 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 223 military records available for the last name Dorran. For the veterans among your Dorran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorran lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dorran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dorran in 1969 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorran 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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