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Dorticos Family History

Dorticos 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, Cortinas, Dorries, Dorion, Dorton, Dorris, Derico, Orrico

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Where is the Dorticos family from?

You can see how Dorticos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorticos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorticos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dorticos families living in Maine. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dorticos's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Dorticos families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Dorticos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorticos 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Dorticos. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dorticos. For the veterans among your Dorticos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorticos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dorticos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dorticos in 1963 was 82, and 52 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorticos 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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