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Dortlon Family History

Dortlon 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: Dorton, Orton, Worton, Morton, Norton, Horton, Doron, Donlon, Forton

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Where is the Dortlon family from?

You can see how Dortlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dortlon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dortlon family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dortlon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dortlon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dortlon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dortlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Guide was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dortlon. 100% of Dortlon men worked as a Guide.

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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

  • Guide
    100%

What Dortlon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dortlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dortlon 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 Dortlon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dortlon. For the veterans among your Dortlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dortlon lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Dortlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dortlon in 1984 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dortlon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dortlon 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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