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Doraldson Family History

Doraldson 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: Donaldson, Haraldson, Donalson, Tharaldson, Dorado, Goranson, Dolson

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Where is the Doraldson family from?

You can see how Doraldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doraldson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Doraldson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Doraldson family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Doraldson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Doraldson families in 1891.
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What did your Doraldson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Doraldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doraldson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Doraldson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Doraldson. For the veterans among your Doraldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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