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Dordas Family History

Dordas 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: Bordas, Dorcas, Jordan, Dorman, Korda, Kardas, Porras, Cordes, Corda

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Where is the Dordas family from?

You can see how Dordas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dordas family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Dordas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Dordas family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Dordas's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Dordas families in 1891.
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What did your Dordas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dordas. 100% of Dordas 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 65 census records available for the last name Dordas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dordas 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dordas. 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 64 military records available for the last name Dordas. For the veterans among your Dordas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dordas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Dordas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dordas in 1970 was 74, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dordas 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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