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Dorrel Family History

Dorrel Surname Meaning

see Dorrell.

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


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Where is the Dorrel family from?

You can see how Dorrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dorrel families living in Warwickshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dorrel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dorrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrel 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 Dorrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorrel. 29% of Dorrel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    15%

What Dorrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrel 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Dorrel. 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 193 military records available for the last name Dorrel. For the veterans among your Dorrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dorrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dorrel in 1963 was 79, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrel 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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