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Dorr Family History

Dorr Surname Meaning

German (Dörr): variant of Dürr (see Durr).

Compare Doerr.

English: probably a variant of Dore.

Irish: variant of Durr.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dorr family from?

You can see how Dorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Dorr families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Dorr's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Dorr families in 1891.
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What did your Dorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dorr. 100% of Dorr men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Dorr 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Dorr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Dorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorr 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Dorr. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Dorr. For the veterans among your Dorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorr lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dorr in 1944 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorr 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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