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Dorrett Family History

Dorrett Surname Meaning

see Derrett.

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


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Where is the Dorrett family from?

You can see how Dorrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dorrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dorrett families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dorrett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dorrett families in 1891.
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What did your Dorrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorrett. 100% of Dorrett 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrett 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Dorrett. 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 105 military records available for the last name Dorrett. For the veterans among your Dorrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dorrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dorrett in 1968 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrett 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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