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Doryland Family History

Doryland 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: Dorland, Ryland, Hoyland, Dowland, Norland, Morland, Worland, Borland

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Where is the Doryland family from?

You can see how Doryland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doryland family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Doryland family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Doryland's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Doryland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doryland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Doryland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doryland 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Doryland. 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 33 military records available for the last name Doryland. For the veterans among your Doryland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doryland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Doryland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Doryland in 1966 was 86, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doryland 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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