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Dorret Family History

Dorret 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: Dore, Forrest, Torre, Garret, Dormer, Dorney, Torres, Dorst, Doren

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Where is the Dorret family from?

You can see how Dorret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorret family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorret families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dorret family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorret's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dorret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Dorret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorret 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dorret. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dorret. For the veterans among your Dorret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorret lifespan?

Average Dorret life expectancy in 1995 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorret 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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