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Dorand Family History

Dorand 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: Doran, Durand, Dorland, Morand, Forand, Doland, Orand, Brand, Rand

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Where is the Dorand family from?

You can see how Dorand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Dorand family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorand's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dorand families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorand 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 Dorand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorand. 34% of Dorand men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Dorand women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Cattle Dealer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dorand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Dorand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorand 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Dorand. 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 160 military records available for the last name Dorand. For the veterans among your Dorand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dorand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dorand in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorand 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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