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Dorroughy Family History

Dorroughy 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: Dorrough, Darrough, Dorough, Dorothy, Drought, Dorroh, Boroughs

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Where is the Dorroughy family from?

You can see how Dorroughy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorroughy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dorroughy families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorroughy's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dorroughy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorroughy 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 5 census records available for the last name Dorroughy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorroughy 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 Dorroughy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorroughy. For the veterans among your Dorroughy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorroughy

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