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Dorré Family History

Dorré 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: Dorr, Dore, Torre, Orr, Torr, Borra, Dobry, Porro, Derry, Doris

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Where is the Dorré family from?

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What did your Dorré ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorré. 43% of Dorré men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dorré women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dorré. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorré 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 Dorré. 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 Dorré. For the veterans among your Dorré ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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