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Dorely Family History

Dorely 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: Dorey, Borel, Dore, Lovely, Dorney, Orel, Morell, Doren, Morel

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Where is the Dorely family from?

You can see how Dorely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dorely families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dorely family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Dorely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorely 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dorely. 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 Dorely. For the veterans among your Dorely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorely lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorely 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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