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Dorrol Family History

Dorrol 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: Dorroh, Oriol, Porro, Norrod, Corral, Doron, Dobrow, Doro, Dorion

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Where is the Dorrol family from?

You can see how Dorrol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrol family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dorrol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dorrol family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrol's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorrol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Dorrol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrol 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dorrol. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dorrol. For the veterans among your Dorrol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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