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Dorga Family History

Dorga 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: Morga, Dorta, Gorga, Dora, Dorgan, Darga, Dorsa, Dore, Mora, Organ

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Where is the Dorga family from?

You can see how Dorga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorga family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dorga families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dorga family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dorga's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dorga families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Dorga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorga 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Dorga. 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 Dorga. For the veterans among your Dorga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorga lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Dorga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dorga in 1987 was 84, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorga 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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