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Dorrum Family History

Dorrum 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: Drum, Borum, Norum, Orum, Sorum, Kortum, Forkum, Dorau, Dorris

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Where is the Dorrum family from?

You can see how Dorrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dorrum families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrum's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dorrum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrum 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 33 census records available for the last name Dorrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrum 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dorrum. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dorrum. For the veterans among your Dorrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrum lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Dorrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dorrum in 1973 was 68, and 80 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrum 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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