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Dordan Family History

Dordan 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: Jordan, Dorman, Doran, Dorgan, Lordan, Dornan, Dorian, Gordan, Mordan

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Where is the Dordan family from?

You can see how Dordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dordan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dordan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dordan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dordan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dordan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dordan 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 Dordan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dordan. 57% of Dordan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dordan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dordan were Electrician and Stenographer.

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Garage
    7%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Dordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dordan 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Dordan. 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 80 military records available for the last name Dordan. For the veterans among your Dordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dordan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dordan in 1958 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dordan 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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