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Dorlington Family History

Dorlington 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: Darlington, Dorrington, Norrington, Arlington, Burlington, Normington

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Where is the Dorlington family from?

You can see how Dorlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorlington family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Dorlington families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorlington's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dorlington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorlington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dorlington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner Corpenter and Incapacitated were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dorlington. 100% of Dorlington men worked as a Joiner Corpenter and 50% of Dorlington women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner Corpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Dorlington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Dorlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorlington 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dorlington. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dorlington. For the veterans among your Dorlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorlington lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorlington 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorlington

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