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Dorrant Family History

Dorrant 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: Durrant, Morant, Dorman, Morvant, Durant, Tarrant, Doran, Dorgan

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Where is the Dorrant family from?

You can see how Dorrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrant family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Dorrant families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrant's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dorrant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Dorrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrant 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dorrant. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dorrant. For the veterans among your Dorrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrant 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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