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Dordel Family History

Dordel 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: Borel, Dore, Norden, Dormer, Dorney, Godel, Model, Cordes, Orel

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Where is the Dordel family from?

You can see how Dordel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dordel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dordel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dordel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dordel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Dordel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dordel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dordel. 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 54 military records available for the last name Dordel. For the veterans among your Dordel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dordel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Dordel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dordel in 1962 was 75, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dordel 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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