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Dorbritz Family History

Dorbritz 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: Dorrity, Dobratz, Dobrin, Britz, Moritz, Horowitz, Gerbitz, Dorries

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Where is the Dorbritz family from?

You can see how Dorbritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorbritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorbritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dorbritz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorbritz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dorbritz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Dorbritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorbritz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dorbritz. 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 140 military records available for the last name Dorbritz. For the veterans among your Dorbritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorbritz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1996, in the United States, Dorbritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dorbritz in 1958 was 63, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorbritz 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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