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Dorwood Family History

Dorwood Surname Meaning

variant of Dorward.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Dorwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dorwood families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dorwood's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dorwood families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Dorwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorwood 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Dorwood. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dorwood. For the veterans among your Dorwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorwood lifespan?

Average Dorwood life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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