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Dorris Family History

Dorris Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Doris.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dorris family from?

You can see how Dorris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Dorris families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Dorris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorris families in 1891.
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What did your Dorris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Yard Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dorris. 60% of Dorris men worked as a Timber Yard Porter and 85% of Dorris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorris were Builders Labourer and House Maid (college Hostel).

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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

  • Timber Yard Porter
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%
  • House Maid (college Hostel)
    6%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Dorris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorris 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dorris. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dorris. For the veterans among your Dorris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorris lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dorris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dorris in 1943 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

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