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Dorrithy Family History

Dorrithy 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: Dorrity, Dorothy, Dority, Dorriety, Worthy, Dorries, Dorminy, Dorris

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Where is the Dorrithy family from?

You can see how Dorrithy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrithy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorrithy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dorrithy families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrithy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dorrithy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Dorrithy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrithy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dorrithy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dorrithy. For the veterans among your Dorrithy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrithy lifespan?

Average Dorrithy life expectancy in 1969 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrithy 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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