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Dorence Family History

Dorence 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: Dolence, Lorence, Florence, Torrence, Morency, Doren, Dence, Lorenc

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Where is the Dorence family from?

You can see how Dorence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorence family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Dorence families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorence's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Dorence families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorence 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 Dorence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorence. 100% of Dorence men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Dorence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorence 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dorence. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dorence. For the veterans among your Dorence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorence lifespan?

Average Dorence life expectancy in 1977 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorence 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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