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Doraw Family History

Doraw 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, Dora, Dorau, Dorow, Drew, Dore, Donat, Mora, Bora, Daw

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Where is the Doraw family from?

You can see how Doraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doraw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doraw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Doraw family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Doraw's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Doraw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doraw 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 216 census records available for the last name Doraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doraw 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Doraw. 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 12 military records available for the last name Doraw. For the veterans among your Doraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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