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Dorlester Family History

Dorlester 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: Dorchester, Worcester, Forrester, Forester, Rochester, Forster

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorlester 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 10 census records available for the last name Dorlester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorlester 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 Dorlester. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorlester. For the veterans among your Dorlester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorlester lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Dorlester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dorlester in 1965 was 55, and 82 in 1999.

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