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Dorwell Family History

Dorwell 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: Corwell, Doswell, Dowell, Dorrell, Oswell, Cornell, Darnell, Harwell

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Where is the Dorwell family from?

You can see how Dorwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorwell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Dorwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dorwell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorwell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dorwell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorwell 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 Dorwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorwell. 100% of Dorwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dorwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Dorwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorwell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dorwell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dorwell. For the veterans among your Dorwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorwell lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Dorwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dorwell in 1986 was 70, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorwell 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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