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Dorrill Family History

Dorrill Surname Meaning

see Dorrell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dorrill family from?

You can see how Dorrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Dorrill families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Dorrill's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Dorrill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrill 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 Dorrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dorrill. 100% of Dorrill men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Dorrill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unemployed
    12%
  • Shopkeeper confectionery tobacc
    12%

What Dorrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrill 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Dorrill. 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 259 military records available for the last name Dorrill. For the veterans among your Dorrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Dorrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dorrill in 1959 was 43, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrill 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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