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Dorenzo Family History

Dorenzo 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: Lorenzo, Moreno, Lorenz, Doren, Lorenzi, Di Renzo, Renzo, Morenz

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Where is the Dorenzo family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorenzo. 72% of Dorenzo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Dorenzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Dorenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorenzo 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Dorenzo. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dorenzo. For the veterans among your Dorenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorenzo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dorenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dorenzo in 1966 was 80, and 22 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorenzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorenzo 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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