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Dorrier Family History

Dorrier 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: Dorries, Dormer, Ferrier, Harrier, Portier, Mortier, Carrier, Burrier

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Where is the Dorrier family from?

You can see how Dorrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dorrier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dorrier families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrier's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dorrier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrier 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 Dorrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorrier. 50% of Dorrier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dorrier women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Dorrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Dorrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrier 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Dorrier. 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 193 military records available for the last name Dorrier. For the veterans among your Dorrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dorrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dorrier in 1963 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrier 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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