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Dorante Family History

Dorante 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: Durante, Dorantes, Morante, Morant, Mirante, Orange, Doane, Durant

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Where is the Dorante family from?

You can see how Dorante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorante family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dorante families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dorante's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dorante families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorante 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 Dorante ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Dorante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorante 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Dorante. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dorante. For the veterans among your Dorante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorante lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dorante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dorante in 1967 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorante 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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