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Dorren Family History

Dorren 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: Doren, Morren, Forren, Orren, Dore, Torre, Farren, Norden, Dormer

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Where is the Dorren family from?

You can see how Dorren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dorren families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dorren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorren 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 Dorren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorren. 100% of Dorren 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Dorren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorren 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Dorren. 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 62 military records available for the last name Dorren. For the veterans among your Dorren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorren lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dorren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dorren in 1970 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorren 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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