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Dorraugh Family History

Dorraugh 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: Dorrough, Darragh, Darrough, Dorough, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Tombaugh

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Where is the Dorraugh family from?

You can see how Dorraugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorraugh family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Dorraugh families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorraugh's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Dorraugh families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Dorraugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorraugh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dorraugh. 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 167 military records available for the last name Dorraugh. For the veterans among your Dorraugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorraugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Dorraugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dorraugh in 1968 was 46, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorraugh 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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