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Dorer Family History

Dorer Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by the gate of a town or city from Middle High German tōr(e) Middle Low German dore ‘gate’ + the suffix -(e)r denoting an inhabitant;

alternatively an occupational name for a gate keeper. See Dorman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dorer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Dorer families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Dorer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorer families in 1891.
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What did your Dorer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorer. 100% of Dorer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dorer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorer 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Dorer. 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 899 military records available for the last name Dorer. For the veterans among your Dorer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dorer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dorer in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorer 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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