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Dorgey Family History

Dorgey 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: Dorney, Dorsey, Dorey, Forgey, Dorcey, Dore, Torney, Dormer, Dolney

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Where is the Dorgey family from?

You can see how Dorgey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorgey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dorgey families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorgey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dorgey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Dorgey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorgey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dorgey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dorgey. For the veterans among your Dorgey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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