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Dorel Family History

Dorel 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, Orel, Doren, Morel, Dorer, Sorel, Vorel, Dorey, Durel

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Where is the Dorel family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorel. 100% of Dorel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dorel women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Dorel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorel 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Dorel. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dorel. For the veterans among your Dorel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Dorel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dorel in 1967 was 83, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorel 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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