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Dorroll Family History

Dorroll 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: Dorrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Worrell, Carroll, Correll, Morrall, Dodrill

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorroll 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 Dorroll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorroll. 100% of Dorroll men worked as an Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Dorroll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorroll 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dorroll. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dorroll. For the veterans among your Dorroll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorroll lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Dorroll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dorroll in 1987 was 80, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorroll 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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