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Dorratt Family History

Dorratt 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: Dorsett, Sarratt, Dorwart, Durrett, Dorrity, Porritt, Dobratz

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Where is the Dorratt family from?

You can see how Dorratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorratt family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Dorratt families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorratt's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dorratt families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Dorratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorratt 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dorratt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dorratt. For the veterans among your Dorratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorratt lifespan?

Average Dorratt life expectancy in 1975 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorratt 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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