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Dorgans Family History

Dorgans 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: Dorgan, Morgans, Organ, Dorman, Morgan, Horgan, Morgano, Doran

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Where is the Dorgans family from?

You can see how Dorgans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorgans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorgans families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Dorgans families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorgans's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Dorgans families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorgans 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 Dorgans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorgans. 100% of Dorgans 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Dorgans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorgans 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dorgans. 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 Dorgans. For the veterans among your Dorgans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorgans lifespan?

Average Dorgans life expectancy in 1999 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorgans 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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