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Dordean Family History

Dordean 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: Norden, Jordan, Dorman, Dorfman, Doren, Worden, Morden, Dowden, Doran

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Where is the Dordean family from?

You can see how Dordean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dordean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dordean family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dordean's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dordean families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Dordean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dordean 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dordean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dordean. For the veterans among your Dordean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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