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Dorden Family History

Dorden 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, Doren, Worden, Morden, Dowden, Borden, Darden, Jorden, Durden

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Where is the Dorden family from?

You can see how Dorden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dorden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dorden families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dorden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dorden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorden 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 Dorden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorden. 37% of Dorden men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Dorden women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorden were Labor and Servant.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorden 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Dorden. 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 167 military records available for the last name Dorden. For the veterans among your Dorden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Dorden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dorden in 1968 was 85, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorden 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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