This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dorritie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dorritie Family History

Dorritie 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, Norrie, Corrie, Torrisi, Dorries, Moraitis, Dorris, Corriere

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dorritie family from?

You can see how Dorritie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorritie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorritie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dorritie families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Dorritie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorritie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorritie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Dorritie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Dorritie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorritie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dorritie

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Dorritie. 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.

View all Dorritie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Dorritie. For the veterans among your Dorritie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dorritie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dorritie family history

Discover More

What is the average Dorritie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Dorritie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dorritie in 1967 was 81, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorritie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorritie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dorritie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial