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Dorrelle Family History

Dorrelle 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: Dorrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Worrell, Correll, Borrello, Darrell

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Where is the Dorrelle family from?

You can see how Dorrelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorrelle family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dorrelle's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Dorrelle families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dorrelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrelle 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 Dorrelle. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dorrelle. For the veterans among your Dorrelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrelle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dorrelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dorrelle in 1957 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrelle 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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