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Dorrick Family History

Dorrick 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: Derrick, Orrick, Norrick, Corrick, Dobrick, Worrick, Sorrick, Herrick

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Where is the Dorrick family from?

You can see how Dorrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dorrick families living in Cheshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dorrick's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dorrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrick 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 Dorrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorrick. 50% of Dorrick men worked as a Cutter.

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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

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Dorrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Dorrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrick 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dorrick. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dorrick. For the veterans among your Dorrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrick lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Dorrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dorrick in 1983 was 68, and 62 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrick 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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