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Dorier Family History

Dorier 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: Dormer, Dozier, Dorer, Dorner, Dodier, Drier, Dosier, Porter, Dore

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Where is the Dorier family from?

You can see how Dorier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dorier family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorier's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dorier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorier 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 133 census records available for the last name Dorier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorier 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dorier. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dorier. For the veterans among your Dorier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Dorier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dorier in 1976 was 83, and 77 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorier 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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