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Dorbian Family History

Dorbian 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: Dorian, Dorrian, Dorman, Durban, Dorfman, Corbin, Domian, Doran

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Where is the Dorbian family from?

You can see how Dorbian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorbian family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Dorbian families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorbian's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Dorbian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorbian 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 12 census records available for the last name Dorbian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorbian 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dorbian. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dorbian. For the veterans among your Dorbian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorbian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Dorbian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dorbian in 1969 was 54, and 81 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorbian 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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