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Dorge Family History

Dorge 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: Dore, Sorge, Forge, Borge, Lorge, Dodge, Jorge, Doege, Doerge, George

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Where is the Dorge family from?

You can see how Dorge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Dorge families living in Cornwall. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dorge's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Dorge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorge 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 Dorge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorge. 100% of Dorge men worked as a General Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorge 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Dorge. 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 301 military records available for the last name Dorge. For the veterans among your Dorge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Dorge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dorge in 1967 was 73, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorge 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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