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 Dorrs family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dorrs Family History

Dorrs 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: Doris, Dorris, Dorr, Dore, Boris, Torre, Morris, Boros, Norris

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dorrs family from?

You can see how Dorrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dorrs families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dorrs's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dorrs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrs 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 Dorrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Dorrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dorrs

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Dorrs. 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 Dorrs immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Dorrs. For the veterans among your Dorrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dorrs military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dorrs family history

Discover More

What is the average Dorrs lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrs 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorrs

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dorrs family tree

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