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Doritty Family History

Doritty 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: Dority, Dorothy, Ditty, Darity, Dorrity, Dorriety, Dorney, Lorette

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Where is the Doritty family from?

You can see how Doritty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doritty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Doritty families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Doritty families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doritty's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Doritty families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Doritty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doritty 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Doritty. 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 110 military records available for the last name Doritty. For the veterans among your Doritty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doritty lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Doritty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doritty in 1971 was 58, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doritty 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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