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Dorph Family History

Dorph 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: Dolph, Dorch, Dore, North, Delph, Worth, Dolch, Dorsch, Horch, Doris

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Where is the Dorph family from?

You can see how Dorph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorph family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dorph family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorph's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorph families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorph 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 275 census records available for the last name Dorph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorph 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Dorph. 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 Dorph. For the veterans among your Dorph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorph lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dorph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dorph in 1970 was 89, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorph 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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