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Dorkings Family History

Dorkings Surname Meaning

see Dorkins. variant of Dorking (2) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dorkings family from?

You can see how Dorkings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorkings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dorkings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Dorkings families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dorkings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorkings families in 1891.
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What did your Dorkings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorkings. 100% of Dorkings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorkings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorkings 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dorkings. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dorkings. For the veterans among your Dorkings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorkings lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, Dorkings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dorkings in 1986 was 78, and 83 in 1990.

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