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Dorron Family History

Dorron 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: Doron, Dorion, Dorton, Doiron, Dorroh, Corron, Dornon, Borron, Gordon

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Where is the Dorron family from?

You can see how Dorron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dorron families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Dorron families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorron 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 Dorron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorron. 100% of Dorron men worked as a Barber.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Dorron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorron 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dorron. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dorron. For the veterans among your Dorron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorron lifespan?

Average Dorron life expectancy in 2003 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorron 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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