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Dorretty Family History

Dorretty 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: Dorsett, Porretta, Durrett, Dorrity, Durrette, Dorriety, Forrest

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Where is the Dorretty family from?

You can see how Dorretty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorretty family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dorretty families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dorretty's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dorretty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Dorretty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorretty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dorretty. 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 Dorretty. For the veterans among your Dorretty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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