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Doorish Family History

Doorish 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: Dobish, Doris, Drish, Borish, Dorris, Forish, Morrish, Dorosh, Boris

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Where is the Doorish family from?

You can see how Doorish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doorish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Doorish families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Doorish families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doorish's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doorish families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doorish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Doorish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doorish 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Doorish. 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 19 military records available for the last name Doorish. For the veterans among your Doorish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doorish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Doorish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Doorish in 1971 was 73, and 60 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doorish 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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